Wheat Free Classic Amaretto Sour
Few cocktails hit the sweet-tart balance quite like this one — almond-forward amaretto, a kick of bourbon, bright fresh lemon juice, and a silky foam crown that makes it look like something from a serious cocktail bar. The dry-shake technique is the secret weapon here: shaking the egg white without ice first builds that thick, luxurious froth before the cold ever enters the picture. Every ingredient in this drink is naturally free of wheat and gluten, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it works exactly as written. The double-strain step keeps the texture impossibly smooth, and pouring slowly over fresh ice lets that foam settle into a clean, distinct layer on top. A Luxardo cherry and a twist of lemon peel finish it off with a little drama. Whether you're mixing for a crowd or just treating yourself on a Friday night, this is the kind of drink that makes people ask who made it.
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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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