Nightshade Free Classic Amaretto Sour
Few cocktails hit the sweet-tart balance quite like this one — nutty amaretto and smooth bourbon meet bright lemon juice in a glass that looks as good as it tastes. The silky foam on top isn't a gimmick; it comes from a dry-shake technique with pasteurized egg white that gives the drink a luxurious, velvety texture you'd expect from a serious cocktail bar. Nightshade concerns are a non-issue here since every ingredient — from the almond-forward liqueur to the simple syrup and fresh citrus — is completely free of tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, or any of their relatives. The double-strain step is worth the extra few seconds, as it keeps the foam clean and the pour silky smooth. A Luxardo cherry and a twist of lemon peel finish things off with a little drama. Whether you're mixing for a crowd or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this is the kind of drink that makes staying in feel genuinely special.
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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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