Sour

Amaretto Sour

Served in a tumbler · ~218 cal

Amaretto Sour

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Amaretto
  • 22.5 ml Bourbon e.g. Maker's Mark, Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve
  • 30 ml Lemon juice
  • 10 ml Sugar syrup
  • 1 piece Egg white
  • Garnish Brandied cherry
  • Garnish lemon peel

Preparation

  1. Dry shake all ingredients.
  2. Shake with ice.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.

Origin Story

The Amaretto Sour gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s as a sweet and tangy cocktail. It combines amaretto, an almond-flavored liqueur, with citrus flavors, making it a favorite among many.

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