Yeast Free Classic Amaretto Sour
This cocktail is a beautifully balanced mix of nutty amaretto, smooth bourbon, bright lemon juice, and a touch of simple syrup — everything you want in a classic sour. The real magic here is the pasteurized egg white, which gets dry-shaken first to build that signature silky foam that sits on top like a cloud. Every single ingredient in this drink is naturally free from yeast, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. The double-strain technique ensures a clean, elegant pour while keeping that luscious froth intact and layered right on the surface. It's the kind of cocktail that looks like it came from a serious bar program but comes together in your own kitchen with just a shaker and a few minutes of effort. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry and a lemon wheel and you've got something genuinely impressive to serve at your next gathering.
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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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