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Amaro Sour

A sophisticated cocktail that bridges the gap between digestif and aperitif, featuring the herbal bite of amaro, bright citrus, and a silky sweetness with luxurious egg white foam.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Contemporary
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 ounces amaro such as Averna, Montenegro, or Nonino
  • 0.75 ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 ounces fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 ounces simple syrup
  • 1 egg white optional but recommended
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon twist or cherry for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Bar strainer
  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Coupe glass or rocks glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Citrus juicer or hand squeezer

Method
 

  1. Fill your coupe or rocks glass with ice and set it aside while you build the cocktail to chill it.
  2. Pour 1.5 ounces of amaro into your cocktail shaker using a jigger.
  3. Squeeze fresh lemon juice to get 0.75 ounces and fresh lime juice to get 0.5 ounces, then pour both into the shaker with the amaro.
  4. Pour 0.5 ounces of simple syrup into the shaker, then crack your egg white directly into the mix.
  5. Close your shaker and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds without ice to break down the egg white.
  6. Open the shaker and fill it with fresh ice cubes, then seal it and shake hard for another 15 seconds to chill and aerate.
  7. Dump the melted ice out of your pre-chilled glass.
  8. Using a bar strainer, pour the cocktail into your empty glass slowly to preserve the foam.
  9. Pour the remaining foam and liquid from the shaker into the glass until you have a nice layer of foam on top.
  10. Twist a lemon peel over the drink to express the oils, then drop it in or lay it on the foam, or add a cherry if you prefer. Serve immediately.

Notes

Always use fresh citrus juice squeezed within an hour of making the cocktail for best flavor. For a vegan version, replace egg white with aquafaba. Shake aggressively for at least 15 seconds on the second shake to create thick, lasting foam. Different amaro brands vary widely in sweetness and herbaceous intensity, so taste before buying.