Ingredients

  • 1½ ozamaretto
  • ¾ ozbourbon
  • 1 ozfresh lemon juice
  • ¼ ozsimple syrup
  • 🍋brandied cherry(garnish)

🔧 Tools

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Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  4. Garnish with a brandied cherry.

📜 History

Portland bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler famously improved the often-maligned Amaretto Sour by adding bourbon or cask-proof bourbon for backbone and structure. This version has become the gold standard at craft cocktail bars.

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