The cocktail was first introduced in 1974, devised by the importer of Amaretto di Saronno as a simple-to-make cocktail. This newer version includes Whiskey and an egg white, which really kicks it up a notch!
Amaretto Sour
1 oz. Amaretto
1-1/2 oz. 100 proof Bourbon or Rye
1 oz. Lemon juice
1/4 oz. Simple syrup
1 Egg white
2-4 dashes Cherry bitters
Amaretto Sour
Ingredients...
Method...
Add the ingredients to a shaker and dry shake. Add ice and shake again until chilled. Fine strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.* Garnish with a lemon and cherry sail.
Amaretto Sour Cocktail
* This drink works just as well served up in a chilled cocktail glass, as shown.
FYI: The decorative hearts are made from cherry bitters with a little too much red food coloring added!
Notes...
If you try this cocktail, please click the link and let me know if you enjoyed it, or if you would do anything differently.
Remember, there is no single right way to make a cocktail. Feel free to experiment and adjust my recipes to your own taste and liking. The key is to have fun while doing it. Cheers!
Feedback...
Hi, I'm Scott Gardner, your mindful mixologist. While I am not a professional bartender, I have made well over two hundred different and unique cocktails, and invented over fifteen original drinks, including my famous European Vacation, Muzetta's Waltz, and The Cherry Bella, all of which can be found in my book, Lock it, Flip it, Kick it & Shake!
Besides shaking, stirring, and sipping, I also enjoy golfing, reading, and writing. My wife and I both love animals and we have recently gotten into birding, which is a fun and rewarding hobby. And our favorite birds... The Philadelphia Eagles, of course! Go Birds!
