This Delicious Amaretto Sour Recipe is a Winner

amaretto

🥗Healthier: almond liqueur

💰Cheaper: homemade almond syrup

Almond liqueur can provide a similar flavor profile.

simple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey syrup

Agave syrup offers a lower glycemic index.

Add 2 ounces of Disaronno to the cheater tin.

Add 1 ounce of lemon juice to the tin.

Add 0.5 ounces of simple syrup to the mixture.

Add 0.75 ounces of egg white to the tin.

Froth the mixture without ice first.

Add ice to the tin and shake vigorously.

Strain the mixture into a glass.

Garnish with a lemon twist and a maraschino cherry.

For the modern version, add 1 ounce of Desirado to the cheater tin.

Add 1 ounce of rum to the tin.

Add 0.5 ounces of overproof rum to the mixture.

Add 1 ounce of lemon juice to the tin.

Add 0.5 ounces of simple syrup to the mixture.

Add 0.75 ounces of egg white to the tin.

Froth the mixture without ice first.

Add ice to the tin and shake vigorously.

Strain the mixture into a glass.

Garnish with a lemon twist and a maraschino cherry.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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