Amaretto Sour

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Serve in
an Old-fashioned glass...
2 shot Disaronno Originale amaretto
1 shot Freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ fresh Egg white
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters BUY
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How to make:

DRY SHAKE (without ice) all ingredients to emulsify. Add ice, SHAKE again and strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon slice & cherry on stick (sail)

Comment:

Sweet 'n' sour - frothy with an almond buzz. Three dashes (12 drops) of Angostura bitters help balance the drink and add an extra burst of flavour.

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