A classic cocktail from the 1970s? Oh, there are a few out there โ and we think the Amaretto sourย deserves to be counted among them.
Basedย on the unquestionably classic whiskey sour, this cocktail is tart, sweet, complex, and delicious, and for some of us (Gen X represent!) it's also a fun stroll down memory lane. Retro cocktailing rocks, people.ย
If the main thing you remember about Amaretto sours is how sweet they were, fear not โ this version's a lot less sugary thanย those made with sweet-and-sour mixes or simple syrup.ย Here are a couple of tips for elevating the recipe further: Choose aย good Amarettoย to maximize flavor and complexity.ย Takeย down the sweetnessย by subbing in your favorite whiskey for part of the Amaretto. (We like 1ยฝ oz Amaretto andย ยฝ toย ยพ oz bourbon.)
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Ingredients
- 2 oz Amaretto
- 1 ozย Whiskey Sour Proof Syrupย orย Margarita Proof Syrup
- 1 Egg White (Optional)
- Dash of Bitters and a Luxardo Cherry
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Tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer
- Rocks Glass
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Steps
- Measure Amaretto and Proof Syrup into shaker; add egg white and one ice cube.
- Shake until ice cube dissolves.
- Strain into chilled rocks glass. (If not using egg white, simply shake ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled rocks glass.)
- Garnish with dash of bitters and a Luxardo cherry.
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Variation
In place of 2 oz Amaretto, use 1ยฝ oz Amaretto and ยฝ to ยพ oz bourbon.