Rice Free Classic Amaretto Sour
Tart, silky, and just boozy enough to feel like a treat, this cocktail is the kind of drink that makes people ask for the recipe before they've even finished the glass. The dry-shake technique — shaking without ice first — is the secret weapon here, coaxing the egg white into a thick, cloud-like foam that floats beautifully on top. Then a hard shake with plenty of ice chills everything down and locks in that luscious texture before you double-strain it into the glass. The combination of amaretto and bourbon is a classic pairing for good reason: the almond sweetness of the amaretto plays perfectly against the warm, oaky depth of the bourbon, while fresh lemon juice keeps it bright and balanced. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally grain- and rice-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. A Luxardo cherry and a twist of lemon on top make it look like something you'd order at a serious cocktail bar — but you made it at home in under five minutes.
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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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