Description
A classic cocktail that combines the nutty sweetness of Amaretto liqueur with the tartness of freshly squeezed lemon juice for a refreshing experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces Amaretto liqueur
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 1/2 ounce egg white (optional)
- Crushed ice cubes
- Maraschino cherry (optional, for garnish)
- Orange or lemon twist (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Start by gathering all your ingredients and tools.
- Combine ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add the Amaretto, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using).
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Add crushed ice and shake again for another 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a low-ball glass filled halfway with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a twist of orange or lemon peel.
Notes
Always use freshly squeezed juice for the best flavor. You can modify sweetness to your liking with simple syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg