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The Best Amaretto Sour
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Submitted on: April 25, 2023
I saw something from Jeffrey Morgenthaler saying he made THE BEST amaretto sour. Now, I like amaretto sours, but I can never drink more than one- it’s too sweet and syrupy. But Morgenthaler adds bourbon to help cut that. I had to try it! I figured my lovely 100 proof rye could do the same thing as the bourbon, further balancing the sweet with that spicy earthiness. I also used 1:1 simple syrup instead of 2:1 because again, the sweetness. Now this is the best amaretto sour I've ever had. Try i...
Tools
shaker
Hawthorne Strainer
fine mesh strainer
jigger
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Bitters and Maraska Maraschino Cherry
Dry Shake
Coupe
By The Flippin Mixologist
At-home mixologist
Teacher, stage actor, audiobook narrator, and at- home mixologist. I spent my early teaching years bartending in the summers. I love making drinks for people. I love the ritual of it. I like to make the classics, do my own riffs on classics, and create brand new cocktails. I really enjoy trying to make a drink that symbolizes a person or character. ...
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Combine 1.5 oz amaretto, 0.75 oz 100-proof rye, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 1 egg white, and 1 tsp 1:1 simple syrup in a shaker. Put all ingredients in a shaker and dry shake hard for about a minute. Add a few agitator ice cubes and shake hard until cold and frothy. Double strain into a chilled coupe and top with three drops aromatic bitters. Finally, lay across your @maraska_zadar maraschino.
Editor's Note
A smart swap of high-proof rye for bourbon adds a spicy backbone to the modern Amaretto Sour. The result is perfectly balanced, cutting the liqueur's sweetness with sharp citrus and a rich, foamy texture.
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Crafted Pour
4 November 2026
This looks absolutely perfect! The use of a high-proof rye to cut the sweetness is such a smart move, and that foam is incredible. Thanks for sharing your take on this modern classic!
Stacy (Crafted Pour)
26 April 2023
This is so the way we make our Amaretto Sours as well. They are way more balanced this way for sure. And I bet that Sour cherry from Maraska was such a fantastic touch. Cheers.
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