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Amaretto Sour

Name: Amaretto Sour
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Modern Cocktails
Ingredients: 3/4 oz bourbon whiskey (for backbone) Bourbon Whiskey; 1 1/2 oz amaretto Amaretto; 1 oz fresh lemon juice Fresh Lemon Juice; 1/4 oz simple syrup Simple Syrup; 1 cherry for garnish Maraschino Cherry; 1 egg white Egg White

The Amaretto Sour was reinvented by bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler, who transformed it from a syrupy punchline into a legitimate classic by adding bourbon for backbone and egg white for texture. His version balances the nutty sweetness of amaretto with citrus brightness and whiskey strength. It is proof that any cocktail can be elevated with the right technique.

5 min

1 serving

🥃Rocks glass

📝 Ingredients

Ingredients

1.50 oz AmarettoBuy
0.75 oz Bourbon WhiskeyBuy
1.00 oz Fresh Lemon JuiceBuy
0.25 oz Simple SyrupBuy
1.00 piece Egg White(optional)Buy
1.00 piece Maraschino Cherry(optional)Buy

Garnish: Lemon peel and cherry

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Instructions

Combine the amaretto, bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using) in a shaker without ice. Dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds to emulsify.
Add ice to the shaker and shake again for 12-15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with a lemon peel and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.