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The rocks glass rests on the white marble cooktop with a bright lemon twist perched on the rim and two brandied cherries floating on top of the frothy surface, adding a visually appealing finishing touch.

Amaretto Sour Recipe

This Amaretto Sour with Bourbon Twist is a bold, sweet-tart cocktail that combines the rich almond notes of amaretto with the warmth of cask-proof bourbon. Fresh lemon juice and a touch of egg white add brightness and smoothness, making it a perfect cocktail for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 256 kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Jigger (for measuring ounces)
  • Ice
  • Strainer
  • Skewer (for cherries)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 ounces amaretto liqueur
  • 3/4 ounce cask-proof bourbon
  • 1 ounce lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon rich simple syrup
  • 1/2 ounce egg white
  • Garnish: lemon twist
  • Garnish: 2 brandied cherries

Instructions
 

  • Mix Ingredients: In a shaker, dry-shake amaretto, bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white for 15 seconds.
    A cocktail shaker sits on the white marble cooktop, filled with amaretto, bourbon, fresh lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and egg white. The shaker is sealed, ready for a vigorous dry shake to create a frothy, smooth texture.
  • Chill and Strain: Add ice, shake again, then strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
    The cocktail shaker on the white marble cooktop is now opened after ice has been added and shaken briefly. The mixture is poured into a rocks glass over fresh ice, showcasing a frothy top and a smooth, blended color.
  • Garnish: Add a lemon twist and 2 brandied cherries. Enjoy!
    The rocks glass rests on the white marble cooktop with a bright lemon twist perched on the rim and two brandied cherries floating on top of the frothy surface, adding a visually appealing finishing touch.