Pescatarian Classic Amaretto Sour
Few cocktails nail the balance of sweet, tart, and boozy quite like this one. The combination of amaretto and bourbon creates a rich, nutty backbone that the fresh lemon juice cuts through beautifully, keeping every sip bright and lively. The real magic here is the pasteurized egg white — dry-shaking it first builds that signature silky foam that settles into a gorgeous, cloud-like layer on top of the glass. It's a bartender trick that looks impressive but is completely achievable at home with just a little wrist action and patience. Since the ingredients are straightforward spirits, citrus, and a touch of sweetener, this drink fits naturally into a pescatarian lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds needed. Double-straining into a rocks glass over fresh ice gives you that clean, polished finish you'd expect from a craft cocktail bar. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry and a lemon wheel and you've got something that 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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