Celery Free Classic Amaretto Sour
This cocktail is the kind of drink that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished the glass. The combination of nutty amaretto and bold bourbon creates a sweet-yet-complex backbone, while fresh lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup keep everything perfectly balanced. The real magic happens with the pasteurized egg white — a dry shake followed by a hard shake with ice builds that signature silky foam that settles on top like a cloud. Double-straining into a rocks glass over fresh ice gives you a clean, beautiful pour with a distinct frothy layer that looks like it came straight from a craft cocktail bar. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities, this recipe is refreshingly straightforward — every component is clearly defined, with no hidden extras or complicated garnish prep to worry about. A Luxardo cherry and a twist of lemon peel finish it off with a little flair, though the drink stands on its own even without them. Mix one up for guests and watch it disappear fast.
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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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