Sesame Free Classic Amaretto Sour
Few cocktails hit the sweet-tart balance quite like this one — almond-forward amaretto softened by bourbon, brightened with fresh lemon juice, and rounded out with just a touch of simple syrup. The real magic is the pasteurized egg white, which gets dry-shaken first to build a silky, cloud-like foam that sits beautifully on top of the finished drink. That two-stage shaking technique — first without ice, then with — is the difference between a flat sour and one with a proper frothy crown. Double-straining through a fine-mesh strainer keeps the texture smooth and the foam distinct, so every sip feels polished. For anyone navigating sesame-free living, cocktails can actually be a surprisingly tricky category when flavored liqueurs or specialty garnishes come into play, but every ingredient here is naturally free of that concern. The Luxardo cherry and lemon garnish are optional finishing touches that make it look like something a skilled bartender just slid across the bar. Mix this one for a dinner party or a slow Friday evening and it will absolutely earn its keep.
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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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