Carrageenan Free Classic Amaretto Sour
Few cocktails hit the sweet-tart balance quite like this one — nutty amaretto, a kick of bourbon, bright lemon juice, and a silky foam crown that makes it look like something from a serious craft bar. The dry-shake technique is the real magic here: whipping the egg white without ice first builds that thick, cloud-like layer that settles beautifully on top after the final strain. Many bottled sour mixes and pre-made cocktail bases rely on stabilizers and thickeners that can be a concern for anyone avoiding certain additives, so making this entirely from scratch puts you fully in control of every ingredient. Fresh lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup do all the heavy lifting, no mystery additives required. The double-strain step keeps the texture smooth and refined, and a Luxardo cherry on top adds a finishing touch that feels genuinely special. Whether you're mixing for a dinner party or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this is the kind of drink that earns compliments without requiring a bartending degree.
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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)
- 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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