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Amaretto Sour.
A rich and frothy classic that balances the sweet almond notes of amaretto with the bite of bourbon and fresh lemon.
Backstory & Character
"While a 70s disco-era staple, the modern "Morgenthaler" version with added bourbon transformed it into a respected classic."
The Method
Technique
Standard Shake (Hard/Regular)
Served In
Rocks Glass / Old Fashioned
Automation-Level
Step by Step
Combine amaretto, bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and 0.5 parts egg white in a shaker. Dry-shake (without ice) to emulsify the egg white. Add ice and shake again until very cold. Fine-strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with a lemon twist and a brandied cherry. Serve immediately.
Recipe Profile
AlcoholStrength
16.5%ABV
MildMediumStrong
TasteBalance
SourFocus
SourBalancedSweet
28% vol
1,5
parts
40% vol
0,75
parts
0% vol
1
part
0% vol
0,25
parts
Ice Selection
Large Cube / King CubeGarnish