Lactose 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 good news is that every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping or substituting required. The egg white is the secret weapon: a vigorous dry-shake before the ice goes in builds that signature frothy layer that sits beautifully on top of the finished drink. Double-straining through a fine-mesh strainer is what separates a polished result from a sloppy one, so don't skip that step. A Luxardo cherry and a lemon wheel finish it off with a little flair, though the cocktail is honestly stunning even without the garnish. Whether you're hosting guests who avoid dairy or just want a bar-quality drink at home, this one delivers without compromise.
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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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