Name: Classic Amaretto Sour
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1.5 ounces Amaretto liqueur; 1 ounce simple syrup (dissolve an equal amount of sugar in water); 0.75 ounce fresh lemon juice; 1 orange slice; 1 maraschino cherry

Classic Amaretto Sour

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This easy Amaretto sour cocktail recipe requires just five ingredients.

Real Simple Editors

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Jenna Helwig

Updated on December 05, 2023

Hands On Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Servings:

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The Amaretto sour cocktail is a deliciously refreshing drink pairing Amaretto liqueur with a "sour" element that comes from two types of citrus: freshly-squeezed lemon juice and a slice of orange. This drink is simple to make and appeals to a variety of people, so you can't go wrong adding it to your list of go-to classic cocktail recipes to make for friends and loved ones.

What Does an Amaretto Sour Taste Like?

The flavor profile of an Amaretto sour is the perfect blend of sweet and sour (hence the name). The Amaretto liqueur gives the drink a sweet, nutty almond flavor, while the citrus gives it that sour pucker. It's usually garnished with a cherry for a pretty presentation.

Ingredients

1 ½ ounces Amaretto liqueur
1 ounce simple syrup (dissolve an equal amount of sugar in water)
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
1 orange slice
1 maraschino cherry

Directions

Pour the Amaretto, simple syrup, and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake and strain into a glass filled with ice.
Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.

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Tips for Making the Perfect Amaretto Sour

If you don't have a cocktail shaker on-hand, you can place the ingredients with ice into a jar or cup with a lid instead. Then, use a strainer to pour the mixed drink into the glass you're using to serve.
To avoid watering down your Amaretto sour, don't put ice cubes into the serving glass. The drink will chill after shaking the ingredients together with ice. Be sure to chill your ingredients in the refrigerator before mixing to keep things extra cold. Though if you would prefer to have ice, consider making your own large ice cubes in a mold so they melt slowly, or use chilled whiskey stones instead.
Serve the drink in the appropriate type of glassware to elevate the experience. A Delmonico or rocks glass makes the perfect vessel for an Amaretto sour.

Classic Amaretto Sour Variations

Want to take the classic Amaretto sour up a notch? Try one of these recipes instead.

Chef's Notes

If you're hosting, serve your Amaretto sours with something salty like sheet pan pretzel focaccia with cheese sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

195	Calories
32g	Carbs

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 195
% Daily Value *
Sodium 12mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Total Sugars 31g
Calcium 6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.