Gluten Free Classic Amaretto Sour
Few cocktails hit the sweet-tart balance quite like a well-made amaretto sour, and this version is genuinely hard to beat. The combination of amaretto and bourbon gives it a nutty, caramel-kissed backbone that feels far more complex than the syrupy versions you might have encountered at a bar. Fresh lemon juice keeps everything bright and lively, while the pasteurized egg white is the real secret weapon — dry-shaking it first builds that gorgeous, cloud-like foam that settles on top like a crown. For anyone navigating a gluten-free lifestyle, cocktails can be a surprisingly tricky category, but every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so you can sip without second-guessing. The double-strain technique ensures a silky-smooth pour with no ice chips or pulp interrupting that beautiful layered presentation. A Luxardo cherry and a twist of lemon peel finish it off with a little drama. Make this once and it will absolutely become your go-to when you want to impress guests or just treat yourself properly.
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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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