Amaretto Sour
The Quirky Foodster Team
Rocks glass
Glass
Cocktail cherry
Garnish
Ingredients
- Amaretto — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Simple syrup — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
- Egg white (optional) — 1
Method
- If using egg white, dry-shake all ingredients first.
- Add ice and shake hard until well chilled.
- Strain over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Description: A nutty, approachable sour built on almond-flavored amaretto liqueur.
Cultural Background: A staple of the 1970s-80s American cocktail scene, still widely loved today.
Tips: A small amount of simple syrup is usually enough — amaretto itself already carries real sweetness.
Variations: Add a splash of bourbon for an "Amaretto Stone Sour."
Serving Suggestion: Serve over ice as a smooth, nutty, easy-drinking sour.
Nutrition: Approx. 190 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is amaretto very sweet?
A: Yes, noticeably — this is why the added simple syrup stays light in most recipes.
- Amaretto — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 22.5 ml (3/4 oz)
- Simple syrup — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
- Egg white (optional) — 1
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