Amaretto Sour cocktail photographed at SLIQUE

Almond · Sour

Amaretto Sour

Amaretto Shaken Italy / modern classic $16

Jeffrey Morgenthaler's version rescued the Amaretto Sour from the 1980s. Egg white, lemon, cask-strength bourbon and a good amaretto. Dessert energy, grown-up structure.

ABV
14%
Glass
Rocks
Garnish
Lemon, cherry
Pair with
Almond tart, roasted nuts

Ingredients

  • Amaretto45 ml
  • Cask-strength bourbon20 ml
  • Lemon juice30 ml
  • Sugar syrup5 ml
  • Egg white1

Method

Dry-shake, then shake with ice. Strain over ice. Lemon and brandied cherry.

Flavour: Marzipan, citrus, whiskey heat.