Amaretto Sour
A delightful and approachable cocktail, the Amaretto Sour is a sweet and tart blend of amaretto liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup, often enhanced with an egg white for a creamy texture.
Combine ingredients (dry shake if using egg white)
If using egg white, combine 2 ounces (60 ml) amaretto, 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh lemon juice, 0.5 ounce (15 ml) simple syrup, and 1 large egg white in a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds. This 'dry shake' creates a frothy texture.
💡 Tips:
- •The egg white provides a rich, silky texture and a beautiful foam layer.
Add ice and shake again
Add 1 serving of ice to the shaker (after the dry shake if using egg white). Shake again for another 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
💡 Tips:
- •The second shake with ice chills and further dilutes the drink.
Strain into glass
Strain the mixture into a chilled old fashioned glass filled with fresh ice. If using egg white, double strain to ensure a smooth foam.
💡 Tips:
- •A chilled glass will keep your drink colder for longer.
Garnish
Garnish with 1 orange slice and 1 maraschino cherry. A dash of Angostura bitters on top of the foam (if using egg white) adds an aromatic touch and visual appeal.
💡 Tips:
- •A quality maraschino cherry (like Luxardo) will elevate the drink significantly.
- 💡Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
- 💡Adjust the simple syrup to your preferred sweetness; some prefer a tarter drink with less syrup.
- 💡For a vegan option, aquafaba (chickpea brine) can be used as an egg white substitute for foam.
- 💡To balance the sweetness of amaretto, some recipes use a small amount of bourbon or rye whiskey.
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