Chestnut Free Classic Amaretto Sour
This cocktail is a beautifully balanced mix of sweet, tart, and boozy — the kind of drink that feels both classic and a little special occasion. The combination of amaretto and bourbon gives it depth and warmth, while fresh lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup keep things bright and perfectly calibrated. The real magic is in the egg white, which gets dry-shaken first to build a silky, cloud-like foam that sits on top of the drink like a crown. That two-stage shaking technique — dry first, then with ice — is what separates a truly great sour from a flat, forgettable one. For anyone navigating nut-related restrictions, it's worth knowing that amaretto's flavor comes from apricot kernels and almonds, not chestnuts, so this recipe is naturally free of that particular concern without any substitutions needed. Double-straining into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice gives you that gorgeous layered look, and a Luxardo cherry or lemon peel on top makes it feel genuinely bar-quality. It's the kind of cocktail you'll want to make again the moment you finish the first one.
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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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