Amaretto Sour

How to Make Amaretto Sour

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1. Put the amaretto, lemon juice, sugar syrup and egg white, if using, in a cocktail shaker and shake hard for 10 seconds without ice, to make the foam.

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2. Add a handful of ice and shake hard for 12 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosted.

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3. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

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4. Dot the bitters on the foam, if using, and garnish with the lemon slice and the cherry on a pick.

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Tips for Making Amaretto Sour

• Use fresh lemon juice. Bottled juice and sour mix taste flat and artificial, and the drink depends on the fresh, sharp acidity.
• Shake once without ice and once with it. The dry shake makes a thick, stable foam, and the ice shake chills and dilutes the drink.
• Adjust the syrup to taste. Amaretto brands vary in sweetness, and a drier one may need a little more sugar.

What to Serve with Amaretto Sour

• Salted almonds
• Dark chocolate
• Parmesan crisps

Storing & Reheating Amaretto Sour

Best made and drunk at once, as the foam collapses. The amaretto, lemon and syrup can be mixed ahead and kept in the fridge for 1 day, and shaken with the egg white and ice when needed.

Amaretto Sour FAQ: Common Questions

Amaretto Sour Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.