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Two amaretto sours on a cutting board with lemon

The Amaretto Sour

The classic amaretto sour is a sweet, tart, rich and well balanced cocktail that's perfect for entertaining or sipping in front of the fire. The hint of almond balanced with whisky creates a perfect nutty/vanilla/caramel flavour profiles. Don't be intimidated, you can do this, and you'll be so glad you did.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Cocktails, Drinks, Happy Hour
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 2
Calories 243 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz good amaretto
  • 1.5 oz whiskey
  • 1 oz egg white (this will be the white from about one egg)
  • ¾ oz simple syrup
  • ½ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ oz brandied cherry juice
  • 4 drops chocolate bitters optional
  • 2 brandied cherries for garnish
  • lemon peel for garnish

Instructions
 

Dry Shake

  • Add the amaretto, whiskey, egg white, simple syrup, lemon juice and brandied cherry juice to a Boston shaker. Shake for 30-60 seconds (basically as long as you can).
    3 oz good amaretto, 1.5 oz whiskey, 1 oz egg white, ¾ oz simple syrup, ½ oz freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¼ oz brandied cherry juice
  • Open up the Boston shaker, and fill one half of it with ice. Gently slide the ice into the half of the shaker with the cocktail in it. Close the shaker and shake for another 30-60 seconds.

Cocktail Assembly

  • Strain the cocktail into two coupe glasses (5.5 oz if you have them). While the foam is settling, gently pour four drops of chocolate bitters on the top of each glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry and a thin slice of lemon peel.
    4 drops chocolate bitters, 2 brandied cherries, lemon peel

Nutrition

Serving: 3.5ozCalories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 34mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
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