Amaretto Sour
The Amaretto Sour often gets a bad rap, but it’s a beautiful cocktail when built correctly. The secret is the split base. Using Laird’s Apple Brandy alongside the amaretto provides a necessary structural backbone and a bright fruit note that keeps the almond from becoming overly sweet.
Recipe Ingredients
1.5 oz. (45 ml) Luxardo Amaretto di Saschira Liqueur Add to Cart
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Laird's Straight Apple Brandy 100 Proof Bottled In Bond Add to Cart
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
1/2 oz. (15 ml) egg white OR aquafaba
Cocktail cherry for garnish
3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Laird's Straight Apple Brandy 100 Proof Bottled In Bond Add to Cart
1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) rich Demerara syrup (2:1 sugar:water)
1/2 oz. (15 ml) egg white OR aquafaba
Cocktail cherry for garnish
Recipe Directions
1. Combine amaretto, apple brandy, lemon juice, demerara syrup, and egg white (or aquafaba) in a shaker.
2. Dry shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to emulsify.
3. Add ice to the shaker and wet shake until well-chilled.
4. Double strain into a chilled coupe or sour glass.
5. Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
2. Dry shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to emulsify.
3. Add ice to the shaker and wet shake until well-chilled.
4. Double strain into a chilled coupe or sour glass.
5. Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
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Laird's Straight Apple Brandy 100 Proof Bottled In Bond
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$37.99
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Luxardo Amaretto di Saschira Liqueur
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$42.99
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