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Cherry whiskey sour on a wood board with cherries as a garnish.

Cherry Whiskey Amaretto Sour

Melissa
This Cherry Whiskey Sour cocktail is made with bourbon, amaretto, and fresh cherries for a combination spin on the classic whiskey sour and amaretto sour. 
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks and Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients
  

  • 2-5 fresh cherries (or frozen or Luxardo)
  • 2 ounces bourbon whiskey
  • 1 ounce amaretto
  • ½ ounce lemon juice
  • Extra cherries for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add cherries, whiskey, amaretto, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
  • Muddle the cherries at the bottom of the cocktail shaker.
  • Add ice and shake until well chilled. 
  • Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice. 
  • Top with extra cherries for garnish, if using.

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Notes

Tips: 
  • For a sweeter cocktail, add a touch of cherry syrup from your cocktail cherries, simple syrup, or even maple syrup.
  • For a frothy cocktail, add an egg white after you've muddled those cherries, then shake without ice, then again after adding ice to the shaker.
    • I recommend using pasteurized egg whites from a carton.
    • If you want an egg-free or vegan option, replace the egg white with 2-3 tablespoons of aquafaba (liquid from canned chickpeas), or a cocktail foaming solution.
  • For more bitter flavor, add a few dashes of your favorite bitters.
To make a batch of 8 cocktails:
  • 15-25 fresh cherries (or frozen or Luxardo)
  • 2 cups bourbon whiskey
  • 1 cup amaretto
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • Extra cherries for garnish, optional
Muddle everything together in a large pitcher and stir very well. Chill for up to 1 day in the fridge or serve immediately in cocktail glasses filled with ice. Avoid adding ice to the pitcher to prevent dilution. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
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