Amaretto Sour
A sweet-and-sour cocktail that brought the almond-flavored Italian liqueur into mainstream bar culture, the Amaretto Sour is approachable and dessert-like. Modern versions often add egg white or whiskey for balance.
Calories
240 kcal
Alcohol
Content
14%
Serving
1
Ingredients
Amaretto liqueur : 60 ml
Fresh lemon juice : 30 ml
Simple syrup : 10–15 ml optional, for balance
Egg white : null ~20 ml (optional for foam)
Garnish :Lemon wheel and cherry or an orange twist
Tools
Shaker
jigger
fine strainer
Glassware :Rocks glass (over ice) or chilled coupe (if served up)
Steps
Add 60 ml amaretto, 30 ml fresh lemon juice, 10–15 ml simple syrup (if needed) and egg white (if using) to a shaker.
Dry-shake (no ice) vigorously for 12–15 seconds to create a stable foam.
Add ice and shake again for 8–10 seconds to chill and slightly dilute.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice (or into a chilled coupe if serving up).
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a cherry or an orange twist.
Serve — nutty, tangy and nicely balanced between sweet and sour.
