Nutmeg Free Classic Amaretto Sour
Few cocktails hit the sweet-tart balance quite like this one — silky, bright, and just boozy enough to feel like a proper drink. The combination of amaretto and bourbon creates a layered depth that's nutty and caramel-warm, while fresh lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup keep everything lively and refreshing. The real magic is the pasteurized egg white, which gets dry-shaken first to build that gorgeous, cloud-like foam that settles on top like a crown. Double-straining into a rocks glass over fresh ice ensures a clean, polished pour every single time. For anyone avoiding warm spices like nutmeg — which can sneak into pre-made cocktail mixes and sour blends — making this from scratch with these straightforward ingredients means you stay fully in control of what's in your glass. A Luxardo cherry and a twist of lemon on top make it look like something you'd pay sixteen dollars for at a nice bar. Shake one up and you'll wonder why you ever ordered out.
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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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