Amaretto was my favorite drink during the ferocious Edinburgh winter. This was the result of my curiosity about cocktails. I discovered how wonderful this Italian liqueur could be.
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GARNISH Cherry and lemon twist
EQUIPMENT Cocktail shaker, strainer
60ml amaretto
Fresh squeezed 30ml lemon juice
½ an egg white
Optional: Dash Cherry Bittes
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Give it a stir to mix. Add ice to the shaker. To chill, shake vigorously.
- Place in a glass with ice. Add a lime twist and a cherry to garnish.
TIP Dry shaking involves shaking with no ice. Then, add ice to chill. This helps ingredients mix better. It is particularly important for egg whites.