Amaretto Sour

1. 01

   Chill a rocks glass and prepare enough fresh ice to fill it before serving.

2. 02

   Add 45 ml amaretto, 20 ml bourbon, 30 ml lemon juice, 10 ml simple syrup, and the optional 15 ml egg white to an empty shaker.

   • Amaretto45 ml
   • Bourbon20 ml
   • Lemon Juice30 ml
   • Simple Syrup10 ml
   • Egg WhiteOptional
3. 03

   If using egg white, seal the shaker and shake without ice for 10–15 seconds to build a smooth foam; otherwise continue to the next step.

   • Egg WhiteOptional
4. 04

   Fill the shaker about two-thirds with ice and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the outside feels very cold.

5. 05

   Fill the chilled rocks glass with fresh ice, then fine-strain the cocktail over it.

6. 06

   If using Angostura bitters, place the 3 dashes over the foam and serve immediately.

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Does this Amaretto Sour contain bourbon?

Yes. Both amaretto and bourbon are required in this version, together with lemon and simple syrup. Egg white and aromatic bitters are optional. It is not an amaretto-only sour.

Ingredient guidance updated 25 September 2026. Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.