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Amaretto Sour

A delightful blend of sweet, nutty amaretto and a zingy splash of citrus, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces amaretto
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • ½ ounce simple syrup
  • Ice cubes
  • Maraschino cherry for garnish
  • Lemon slice for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Strainer
  • Glass (rocks or cocktail glass)
  • Citrus juicer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Pour 2 ounces of amaretto into the shaker.
  3. Add 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice to the shaker.
  4. Add ½ ounce of simple syrup to the shaker.
  5. Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  6. Strain the mixture into a rocks or cocktail glass filled with ice.
  7. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a slice of lemon.

Notes

Adjust sweetness by varying the simple syrup amount based on your taste. For a frothy texture, add an egg white before shaking.