The Irish Bartender · Seamus O'Callaghan
Amaretto Sour
A citrusy and sweet creamy built around whiskey, with the classic proportions and service that make the Amaretto Sour endure.
“The Amaretto Sour is honest work in a glass. Keep your hand steady and your garnish modest.”
WHY THIS DRINK WORKS
The Amaretto Sour works because amaretto, bourbon, lemon juice meet in deliberate proportion. Keep the method shaken, use fresh ice, and give the final garnish enough attention to finish the aroma without distracting from the drink.
Makes1 cocktail
Time10 minutes
GlassRocks glass
FinishLemon wheel and cherry
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz amaretto
- 3/4 oz bourbon
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1 optional egg white
Make it
- Shake with ice, or dry shake first if using egg white.
- Strain over ice.
- Garnish with lemon and cherry.
Behind the bar
- Chill the serving glass while you prepare the drink.
- Taste balance depends on fresh citrus and accurate measurements.
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