26203 Nectarine-Amaretto Sour 5 mins 5 mins 1 drink Thu Jul 30 13:44:00 -0700 2009 Wed Aug 12 10:14:20 -0700 2009 Easy CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/26203 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:14:20 GMT A fruity spin on a classic drink A fruity spin on a classic drink. Stone fruit and almonds are perfect complements in savory food; here we bring that pairing together with nectarine purée and almond liqueur for a welcome update to a classic cocktail.

Game plan: The nectarine purée can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated in a covered container. It makes 1/2 cup, enough for 4 cocktails.

This recipe was featured as part of our Summer Fruit Cocktails photo gallery.

]]> For the purée:
  1. Combine nectarine, simple syrup, and lemon juice in a blender and purée until smooth. Use immediately or transfer to a container with a tightfitting lid and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
To serve:
  1. Combine amaretto, lemon juice, nectarine purée, and egg white in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until very chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and top with bitters.
]]> http://www.chow.com/assets/2009/07/nectarine_amaretto_cocktail_290.jpg Kate Ramos 41 Drink For the purée::

]]> 1 ripe nectarine, pitted and cut into sixths

]]> 1 ounce Simple Syrup

]]> 43 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

]]> To serve::

]]> 2 ounces amaretto

]]> 43 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

]]> 1 ounce nectarine purée

]]> 1 large egg white

]]> Ice

]]> Dash orange bitters **

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