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The 1970s brought about a slew of famoussome infamouscocktails like the amaretto sour.
This sweet and slightly nutty amaretto sour made a comeback over the past decade.
If youre a fan of sweet and almond flavors, the amaretto sour is perfect for you.
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Its traditionally garnished with a lemon wheel wrapped around a maraschino cherry.
If Im feeling fancy, I garnish it with brandied cherries and a lemon wheel.
What is Amaretto?
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The 70s was a time when sweet drinks reigned supreme stateside.
Amaretto is sweet, with a familiar sugary almond flavor.
It means a little bitter, while amaro means very bitter in Italian.
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Luxardo and Gozio are other high-quality and flavorful brands.
But not to worry!
Amaretto makers sometimes turn to stone fruit seeds, mainly apricot, which taste like bitter almonds.
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In fact, I find that it cuts the sweetness back a bit, creating a more balanced drink.
For those looking for an alternative to eggs, tryaquafaba.
Its the liquid found in canned chickpeas, and it has a similar texture to egg whites when shaken.
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And nope, theres no weird chickpea taste.
Bartender and author Jeffrey Morgenthalers introduced cask-strength bourbon into the mix, alongside egg whites and simple syrup.
In sum: its strong stuff!
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Shake vigorously until frothy, 20 to 30 seconds.
Then, gently add ice until it fills the cocktail shaker by half.
Shake again to chill the cocktail, at least 20 seconds.
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Shake hard for 20 seconds.
Garnish with a lemon wheel and brandied cherry.
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