Amaretto Sour

The perfect classic cocktail, an Amaretto Sour. It is super easy to keep the ingredients on hand and make any time you’re in the mood!

I will always order an Amaretto Sour! So it was time that I perfected the recipe. Three ingredients shaken then topped off with Sprite makes the perfect classic cocktail!

The fact that I can get fresh lemons and oranges for this cocktail in the middle of the winter makes my heart sing! So don’t cheat yourself by not using freshly squeezed lemons or a slice of orange to garnish!

YOU ARE WORTH IT!

Amaretto Sour

Questions and Comments:

• Do I need to use freshly squeezed lemon juice?

YES, it’s worth it. YES, you are worth it! We are so lucky to have fresh fruit year-round.

• Do I need a cocktail shaker?

What is Cocktail Simple Syrup?

• Simple syrup is normally a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water, I like to make Cocktail Simple Syrup which is a little sweeter.

No, you can mix it in your glass. But do I feel fancy and make a double, yes, yes I do! Not to mention most cocktail shakers come with a jigger for easy measuring!

Amaretto Sour Classic Cocktail

Almond flavored liquor paired with sugar syrup and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

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Ingredients

  

• 1 jigger amaretto
• 1/2 jigger freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 jigger cocktail simple syrup
• Sprite
• maraschino cherries and orange wedges for garnish

Instructions

 

• In a cocktail shaker half full of ice add the amaretto, cocktail simple syrup, and lemon juice - SHAKE
• Strain into an 8-ounce glass with a few fresh ice cubes in it

  Top the glass off with Sprite until full
• Garnish with a few maraschino cherries and an orange wedge

Notes

1 jigger = 1.5 ounces the larger side

1/2 jigger = .75 ounces the smaller side

Cocktail Simple Syrup