Paraben Free Classic Amaretto Sour
Few cocktails hit the sweet spot between tart and smooth quite like this one — almond-forward amaretto balanced by the warmth of bourbon, brightened with fresh lemon juice, and rounded out with just a touch of simple syrup. The result is a drink that feels both nostalgic and genuinely sophisticated. The dry-shake technique with a pasteurized egg white is the real secret here, building that signature silky foam that settles into a beautiful, cloud-like layer on top of the glass. Every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and naturally free of synthetic preservatives, so you can sip without second-guessing what's actually in your glass. Fresh lemon juice instead of a bottled mix makes a noticeable difference in brightness and keeps things clean from start to finish. Double-straining into a rocks glass over fresh ice gives you that polished, bar-quality presentation right at home. Top it with a Luxardo cherry and a twist of lemon peel, and this is the kind of cocktail that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished the first sip.
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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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