Kicked Up Amaretto Sour

Sours are some of my favorite style of mixed drinks. I've had Gin Sours, Whisky Sours, but the Amaretto Sour is relatively new to me. I was introduced to it at a work function and thought it was good, but a little sweet. The alcohol was masked by a ton of super sweet, pre-made Sweet and Sour, and I felt it had a super thick mouth feel. Trust me, I drank the thing and ordered another one, so it wasn't all bad.

So, why post this drink seeing as I gave it an average review? Well, I had this drink at a chain restaurant and figured I would try to recreate the drink with fresh sweet and sour, and add a secret ingredient.....Bourbon, of course! Traditionally, the drink has egg white, which I omit, although, I'd like to work up the nerve to try that sometime.

Amaretto Sour

Adapted by Jeffrey Morgenthaler

1 1/2 oz amaretto (I used Disaronno)

1 oz bourbon (I used Makers Mark)

2 oz Bourbon Bee's Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix

Maraschino cherry or Brandied Cherry

Lemon wedge

Place amaretto, bourbon, sweet and sour, shake well then add ice and shake again.  Pour into an old fashion glass with fresh ice. Garnish with cherry and lemon wedge.