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Amaretto Sour Cocktail Drink

Best Amaretto Sour Recipe

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Sip into relaxation with this easy and simple Amaretto Sour recipe! Loaded with Amaretto, a splash of lemon, and a hint of sweetness, it's the ideal drink for chilling out.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 174

Ingredients
 

  • 1½ oz Amaretto
  • ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slice or cherry - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Old Fashioned Glass

Instructions

  • Prep glass: Fill your rocks glass with cubed ice
  • Add Simple Syrup: Add ½ oz simple syrup into the shaker.
  • Add Lemon Juice: Pour ¾ oz fresh lemon juice into the mix.
  • Add Amaretto: Measure and pour 1½ oz Amaretto.
  • Prep Shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  • Shake Well: Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
  • Strain and Pour: Use a strainer to pour the mixture into an Old Fashioned glass filled with ice.
  • Garnish: Add a lemon slice or cherry as garnish.

Notes

Substitutes

  • Amaretto: I've run out of Amaretto before, and I used homemade almond syrup, but it won't contain alcohol. So add a spirit of your choice.
  • Lemon Juice: If you're out of fresh lemons, you can opt for bottled lemon juice. Just know that fresh lemon juice will always yield better flavor.
  • Simple Syrup: You can dissolve sugar in equally hot water if you don't have simple syrup. Make sure to cool it before using it in the drink.

Making a Pitcher of Amaretto Sour

  • Scale: To serve 8, multiply all ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of Amaretto, 6 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 4 oz of simple syrup.
  • Mix: Mix all ingredients in a large pitcher with ice cubes and stir well.
  • Serve: Pour into individual ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, garnish, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic

  • Amaretto Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic almond syrup instead of Amaretto.
  • Proceed As Usual: Follow the original steps using the non-alcoholic substitute.

Making it Vegan

  • Simple Syrup: Make sure to use vegan-friendly sugar when making your simple syrup. Most white granulated sugar should work, but it's best to double-check.
  • Garnish: Opt for a lemon slice instead of a cherry if your cherries are preserved in a non-vegan-friendly syrup.