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Cask-Strength Amaretto Sour

Sweet toasted-almond amaretto fortified by high-proof bourbon backbone, tart lemon, and lush meringue foam.

Whiskey Dry & Wet Shaken Large clear ice cube 4 min · 21% ABV
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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Lemon peel & dark cocktail cherry
  • 45 ml
  • 22.5 ml
  • 30 ml
  • 5 ml
  • 15 ml

Preparation

  1. Dry-shake amaretto, high-proof bourbon, fresh lemon juice, syrup, and egg white without ice for 12 seconds.
  2. Add cold ice and shake hard for another 12 seconds—the bourbon keeps the almond richness dry and structured.
  3. Strain over fresh ice in an old-fashioned glass and garnish with lemon zest and a cherry.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Out of amaretto? Use 60 ml standard bourbon, lemon juice, rich sugar syrup, and 3 drops pure baking almond extract!
  • 60 ml
  • 25 ml
  • 22.5 ml
  • 3 drops
  • 15 ml

At-Home Steps

  1. Shake bourbon, lemon juice, rich sugar syrup, almond extract, and optional aquafaba hard with ice for 15 seconds.
  2. Strain over ice in a short tumbler.
  3. Garnish with a lemon twist and cherry.

From the ledger

How do you make Cask-Strength Amaretto Sour at home with everyday ingredients?

Out of amaretto? Use 60 ml standard bourbon, lemon juice, rich sugar syrup, and 3 drops pure baking almond extract! Ingredients: 60 ml Bourbon Whiskey, 25 ml Fresh Lemon Juice, 22.5 ml Sugar Syrup (2 parts sugar : 1 part hot water), 3 drops Pure Almond Extract, 15 ml Aquafaba or Egg White (optional). Steps: Shake bourbon, lemon juice, rich sugar syrup, almond extract, and optional aquafaba hard with ice for 15 seconds. Strain over ice in a short tumbler. Garnish with a lemon twist and cherry.

What is the full craft bar specification for Cask-Strength Amaretto Sour?

Cask-Strength Amaretto Sour (Whiskey, 21% ABV) is prepared dry & wet shaken with large clear ice cube and garnished with lemon peel & dark cocktail cherry. Ingredients: 45 ml (1 1/2 oz) Amaretto Almond Liqueur, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Cask-Proof Bourbon Whiskey, 30 ml (1 oz) Fresh Lemon Juice, 5 ml (1 tsp) Rich Simple Syrup (2:1), 15 ml (1/2 oz) Fresh Egg White.

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