Amaretto Citrus Froth

This Amaretto Citrus Froth is a delightful twist on the classic 1970s cocktail. The finely-tuned recipe balances the sweet and nutty flavors of amaretto with the zesty freshness of orange and lemon peels, resulting in a perfectly balanced and refreshing drink. The addition of a frothy egg white and a hint of Angostura bitters adds a luxurious touch to this timeless cocktail.

Amaretto Citrus Froth

A balanced and refreshing cocktail with the sweet and nutty flavors of amaretto, complemented by zesty citrus, and topped with a frothy egg white.

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 lemon peel
  • 1 orange peel
  • 2 oz. amaretto (such as Caffo)
  • 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • Angostura bitters (for serving)
  • Cocktail cherry for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large cocktail shaker, combine the egg white, lemon peel, orange peel, amaretto, and fresh lemon juice.
  2. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously without ice for 30 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
  3. Unseal the shaker, add ice, and shake vigorously again until the shaker is well chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into a stemmed coupe glass.
  5. Dot the froth with Angostura bitters using a dropper.
  6. Garnish with a cocktail cherry on a pick, if desired.