Amaretto Sour

Name: Amaretto Sour
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

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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.