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Amaretto Sour

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  • Author: Ali
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Description

This classic Amaretto Sour recipe is easy to make and perfectly balanced with sweet, tart, almondy flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 ounces amaretto liqueur
  • 3/4 ounce bourbon
  • 1 ounce freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or simple syrup (optional)
  • 1 dash Angostura bitters (optional)
  • 1/2 ounce egg white
  • ice
  • garnishes: lemon twist and Luxardo cherry

Instructions

  1. Dry shake. Combine the amaretto, bourbon, lemon juice, maple syrup, bitters and egg white in a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake vigorously (without ice) for 15 seconds.
  2. Add ice. Add a large handful of ice to the shaker. Cover and shake vigorously for 15 more seconds or until chilled.
  3. Serve. Strain into a cocktail glass over ice. Top with lemon twist and a Luxardo cherry. Serve immediately and enjoy!