Lupin Free Classic Amaretto Sour
This cocktail is a study in balance — sweet almond-forward amaretto, a kick of bourbon, bright fresh lemon juice, and a cloud of silky foam that makes every sip feel like a small luxury. The dry-shake technique is the real secret here: whipping the egg white without ice first builds that gorgeous, thick froth that settles on top like a velvet cap once you pour. A second hard shake with plenty of ice chills everything down fast and locks in that perfectly diluted, refreshing finish. Double-straining into a rocks glass keeps the texture smooth and the foam pristine, so it looks as good as it tastes. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities, this recipe keeps things clean and straightforward — the ingredient list is short, recognizable, and free of the flour-adjacent additions that can sneak into unexpected places. A Luxardo cherry and a twist of lemon peel on top turn it into a proper cocktail-bar moment you can pull off right at your own counter.
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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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