Amaretto Sour (aka "Almond Cloud")
Difficulty: 2 (Moderate - requires shaking, muddling, or 4+ ingredients)
Type: Sidecar
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz amaretto
- 3/4 oz bourbon (optional, for balance)
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz egg white (optional)
- Angostura dash
Instructions:
- Dry shake all but garnish.
- Add ice and shake until frothy.
- Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
- Garnish with bitters and cherry.
Description:
Sweet almond lifted by lemon and a touch of whiskey—dessert’s flirty cousin.