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Amaretto Sour

Fun Fact 💡

This popular version of the sour uses Amaretto (an Italian almond liqueur) as its base, resulting in a sweet and nutty drink.

Base: Amaretto
Complexity: Easy
Flavor: Sweet
Season: All
Ingredients 🍋
  • 2 oz (60 mL) Amaretto Liqueur
  • 1 oz (30 mL) Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 oz (15 mL) Simple Syrup
  • 1 Egg White (Optional)
  • Ice
Instructions 📜
  1. 1

    Combine all ingredients in a shaker (egg white optional).

  2. 2

    Dry shake (without ice) to emulsify the egg white.

  3. 3

    Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain into an-ice filled rocks glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.