MSG Free Classic Amaretto Sour
Few cocktails hit the sweet-tart balance quite like this one — almond-forward amaretto softened by bourbon, brightened with fresh lemon juice, and rounded out with just a touch of simple syrup. The result is rich, citrusy, and dangerously easy to drink. What really sets this version apart is the pasteurized egg white, which gets dry-shaken first to build that signature silky foam before the ice ever touches it. That two-stage shaking method is the secret to the thick, cloud-like layer that settles on top when you double-strain into the glass. Every ingredient here is straightforward and clean — no flavor packets, no premade sour mix loaded with additives, just real citrus and quality spirits. For anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their glass, mixing from scratch like this puts you fully in control. Serve it over a big rock with a cherry and a twist of lemon, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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