This amaretto sour is a deliciously fresh and citrusy cocktail with notes of almond and vanilla perfectly balancing the sweetness of the amaretto and the tartness of the lemon juice adding rich flavors!
What is an Amaretto Sour?
This iconic cocktail was introduced to the public in 1974. There is no single established recipe for the Amaretto Sour and no one really knows where it came from!
Amaretto Sour Ingredients
- Amaretto liqueur
- Fresh Lemon juice
- Simple syrup
- Egg white (optional) to create abundant foam
See the recipe below with the measurement!
Ingredients for Amaretto Sour
2 oz Amaretto liqueur
1 oz Fresh lemon or lime juice
1 teaspoon simple syrup or agave syrup
1 Egg white (optional) to create abundant foam
1 Cherry cocktail and wheel of lemon for garnish
What Kind of Alcohol is Amaretto?
Amaretto is made with a neutral spirit, which is macerated with a variety of botanicals to give it the characteristic sweet almond, vanilla, caramel, and orange flavor.
How to Make an Amaretto Sour?
1.-In a cocktail shaker with ice, add all the ingredients
2.-Shake vigorously for 5-10 sec
3.-Strain into a rocks glass filled with a giant ice cube
4.-Garnish with a wheel of lemon and a cocktail cherry onto a cocktail pick and drop in the glass
How to Serve an Amaretto Sour?
Preferably serve it in a rocks glass, you can also use a martini glass, and shake very hard to obtain abundant foam that will give elegance to the cocktail!
What Does Amaretto Sour Taste Like?
It is a refreshing citrus cocktail. It also tastes like vanilla and sweet almonds; the acidity of the fresh lemon juice provides a fantastic experience on your palate!
Variation of Amaretto Sour
Aged Rum- Add aged rum to give complexity to the cocktail!
Whiskey Sour– If you are one of those who like the woody flavor, you will like this recipe!
Notes:
Egg white: Add an egg white to create abundant foam!
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Amaretto Sour
This amaretto sour is a deliciously fresh and citrusy cocktail with notes of almond and vanilla perfectly balancing the sweetness of the amaretto and the tartness of the lemon juice adding rich flavors!
Ingredients
- 2 oz Amaretto liqueur
- 1 oz Fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup or agave syrup
- 1 Egg white (optional) to create abundant foam
- 1 Cherry cocktail and wheel of lemon for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker with ice add all the ingredients
- Shake vigorously for 5-10 sec
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with a giant ice cube
- Garnish with a wheel of lemon and a cocktail cherry onto a cocktail pick, serve and enjoy!
Notes
Egg white: Add an egg white to create abundant foam!
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 535Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 186mgSodium 82mgCarbohydrates 57gFiber 4gSugar 45gProtein 8g
