Cocktail · Medium strength

Amaretto Sour

Almond, lemon, and silk — the sour that traded whiskey for dessert.

How to order it: Add a bourbon float and egg white for the modern spec. Game-changer.

Flavor profile

Sweetness8
Bitterness2
Strength4
Freshness5
Richness6
Sparkle0
Daring3

The recipe

  • 1½ oz amaretto
  • ¾ oz cask-proof bourbon
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1 tsp rich syrup; egg white
  • Dry shake, then shake; rocks
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Classic variation

The Amaretto Sour is a riff on a classic. Meet the original:

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