Description
This classic amaretto sour is a balanced cocktail with sweet almond and tart lemon flavors. It is easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces amaretto
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 ounce simple syrup
- 0.5 ounce egg white (optional)
- Ice
- Orange slice for garnish
- Maraschino cherry for garnish
Instructions
- Combine amaretto, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using) in a cocktail shaker without ice.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute aquafaba for the egg white.
- Adjust simple syrup to your sweetness preference.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shake and Strain
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: amaretto sour, cocktail, amaretto, lemon, drink recipe