Amaretto Sour
The Amaretto Sour is a sweet sour made with Amaretto, Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and Egg White. It is shaken and served in an old-fashioned glass, about 13% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Old-fashioned glass
- Served
- On Rocks
- Strength
- About 13% ABV
- Family
- Sour
- Flavour
- Sweet
- Listed in
- Difford's Guide Hall of Fame
Ingredients
- 45mlAmaretto
- 22mlBourbon
- 30mlLemon Juice
- 15mlSimple Syrup
- 15mlEgg White
How to make it
- Dry shake all ingredients, then shake with ice.
- Strain into old-fashioned glass.
- Garnish with cherry.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the Amaretto Sour
Jeffrey Morgenthaler's 2012 update added cask-strength bourbon and fresh lemon to the sweet 1970s original, turning a disco-era drink back into a respected sour.
Missing something?
- No Amaretto? Use Frangelico (Hazelnut instead of almond)
- No Bourbon? Use Jim Beam Bourbon (Jim Beam is a bourbon)
- No Bourbon? Use Jack Daniels (Tennessee whiskey is made much like bourbon)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lemon (Squeeze fresh: 1 lemon gives about 30 ml)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lime Juice (Sharper, different aroma)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Rich Simple Syrup (More concentrated, so use less)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Sugar (1 tsp sugar is about 7.5 ml syrup; stir until dissolved)
- No Egg White? Use Aquafaba (Chickpea Water) (Chickpea water: same foam and vegan. Use the same amount)
All swaps for Amaretto, Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and Egg White
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