Capsaicin Free Classic Amaretto Sour
Few cocktails hit the sweet-tart balance quite like this one — almond-forward amaretto, a kick of bourbon, bright fresh lemon juice, and a silky egg white foam that makes every sip feel luxurious. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, cocktail menus and even some bar syrups can be surprisingly tricky territory, but every ingredient here is naturally free of heat and spice. The dry-shake technique is the real secret: whipping the egg white without ice first builds that gorgeous, cloud-like foam layer that settles beautifully on top after the final strain. A double-strain through a fine-mesh strainer keeps the texture impossibly smooth, so you get that classic frothy cap without any ice chips or pulp. The simple syrup keeps things just sweet enough to round out the tartness of the lemon without tipping into cloying territory. Finished with a Luxardo cherry and a twist of lemon peel, this drink looks as good as it tastes — the kind of thing you'd happily pay twelve dollars for at a bar, but made right in your own kitchen.
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1 serving
- 1 ½ oz amaretto
- ¾ oz bourbon
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- ¼ oz simple syrup
- 1 pasteurized egg white
- large ice cubes, for shaking and serving
- 1 luxardo maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional)
Can be omittedmaraschino cherry
- 1 lemon half-wheel or expressed lemon peel, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the amaretto, bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and pasteurized egg white in a cocktail shaker without ice. Seal and dry-shake vigorously for 15 seconds, until the mixture sounds thick and frothy.
- 2
Add a generous handful of large ice cubes to the shaker. Seal and shake hard for another 15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is very cold and frosted.
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