1 1/2 oz amaretto
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
1 maraschino cherry
Directions
Shake well with crushed ice and strain into whiskey sour glass.
Garnish with orange slice and cherry.
Recipe By : Joe Robertson
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Alcohol; Beverages
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