Amaretto Sour

Name: Amaretto Sour
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 2 oz amaretto; 1 oz fresh lemon juice; 0.5 oz simple syrup; 1 egg white (optional)

A sweet and sour cocktail featuring almond-flavored liqueur.

🥃 Rocks glass

🍋 Lemon wheel and maraschino cherry

🥃 Liqueur 🍸 Sour

Learn how to make the perfect Amaretto Sour cocktail recipe at home. This sweet sour features liqueur as the base spirit and is served in a rocks glass. Perfect with dessert, this versatile drink is perfect year-round. Get the complete ingredient list, step-by-step mixing instructions, and expert tips.

Amaretto Sour Ingredients

🥃amaretto(2 oz)
🍋fresh lemon juice(1 oz)
🍯simple syrup(0.5 oz)
🥤white (optional)(1 egg)

Mixing Instructions for Amaretto Sour

1.Add all ingredients to a shaker
2.Dry shake without ice if using egg white
3.Add ice and shake vigorously
4.Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice
5.Garnish with lemon wheel and cherry

Why These Ingredients For The Perfect Amaretto Sour?

Amaretto

Adds unique flavor and character to the cocktail, contributing to the overall taste profile and drinking experience.

Fresh lemon juice

Tart citrus that brightens the drink and adds refreshing acidity. Fresh juice is essential for quality.

Simple syrup

A sweetener that balances the tartness of citrus without adding flavor complexity. Easy to make at home.

White (optional)

Adds unique flavor and character to the cocktail, contributing to the overall taste profile and drinking experience.

Alternative Ingredients

•Use honey instead of simple syrup
•Try orgeat syrup for different almond flavor
•Add bourbon for an Amaretto Whiskey Sour

A Amaretto Sour is best served with

🍽️ Almond desserts, biscotti, or Italian food. The sweet almond flavors complement nutty and sweet dishes.

"Sweet dreams are made of... amaretto! 🌰"

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