The amaretto sour, perfect for lunch or dinner, is a strong cocktail with a hint of almond flavor. This sweet and sour drink is so delicious that you forget that you are drinking alcohol. You can drink it straight or pair it with a fancy cocktail with a slightly sweet dessert like tiramisu. If you want to know how to make amaretto sour, take a look at step one to get started.
Ingredients
Simple Amaretto Sour
- 45 ml amaretto
- 22, 5 – 45 ml sweet and sour mix
- Ice block
- Orange wedges, lemon wedges, or maraschino cherries for garnish
Luxury Amaretto Sour
- 45 ml amaretto
- 22.5 ml cask-proof bourbon
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of basic syrup
- 15 ml egg white, beaten
Step
Method 1 of 2: Simple Amaretto Sour
Step 1. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes
You don't have to do this exactly/perfectly (totally half).
Step 2. Pour as much amaretto as you want into the shaker
Some people insist on making an amaretto sour with one part amaretto and one part sweet and sour mix, while others make it with two parts amaretto and one part sweet and sour mix. It depends on what you want: more sour and sweet, or more nutty and creamy. You can use any type of amaretto, although Lazzaroni and DiSoronno are the best.
Step 3. Add the sweet and sour mix
If you want a 2-1 amaretto ratio in your sour mix, then you'll need to add 45 ml of amaretto and 22.5 ml of sweet and sour mix. If you want a 1-1 ratio, then you have to pour 45 ml of amaretto and 45 ml of sweet and sour mix. This sweet and sour mix is actually a mixture of water, sugar and lemon juice. For added flavor, you can make your own. Use fresh lemons instead of ready-made ingredients for a tastier drink.
Step 4. Shake well
Whisk until the ingredients are well combined.
Step 5. Pour into a glass with ice
Pouring the mixture of ingredients into a glass with ice will bring a cool and delicious feel to the drink.
Step 6. Decorate
You can garnish this drink with an orange wedge, a lemon wedge, or with a maraschino cherry or two.
Step 7. Serve
Enjoy this delicious cocktail with fruit, dessert or other sweet treats.
Method 2 of 2: Fancy Amaretto Sour
Step 1. Pour all the ingredients into a whisk and beat well
All you need is amaretto, bourbon, lemon juice, base syrup, and beaten egg whites. Shake completely, for at least 15 seconds.
Step 2. Put crushed ice in a shaker and beat again
This will cool the ingredients once everything is mixed.
Step 3. Pour the ingredients along with the ice
This drink is best enjoyed in a classic-style glass. For an extra touch, you can cover the rim of the glass with lemon juice and then dip it in the sugar to line the rim of the glass with sweetness.
Step 4. Decorate
You can garnish the amaretto sour with orange zest or maraschino cherries.
Tips
- Try making your own sour mix with lemon juice and a basic syrup.
- While making it, taste it to see what you like. The ratios above are just a guideline.
- Shake vigorously to form a foam on top.
