Amaretto Sour Recipe – Sweet, Tangy, and Totally Timeless

🍋 Classic Amaretto Sour Recipe

Ingredients (1 serving):

• 1½ oz (45 ml) Amaretto liqueur

• 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lemon juice

• ½ oz (15 ml) simple syrup (optional, depending on your sweetness preference)

• Ice

Garnish:

• Maraschino cherry

• Orange slice or wheel

Equipment Needed:

• Cocktail shaker

• Jigger or measuring tool

• Rocks glass

• Strainer

Instructions:

1. Fill a shaker with ice.

2. Add the ingredients:

   • 1½ oz Amaretto

   • 1 oz fresh lemon juice

   • Optional: ½ oz simple syrup for extra sweetness and balance.

3. Shake well for about 15 seconds until the drink is well chilled.

4. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

5. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice.

🌿 Modern Amaretto Sour Upgrade (Bartender’s Version)

Add bourbon and egg white for complexity and texture. Here's the refined twist:

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz Amaretto

• ¾ oz bourbon (optional, but adds depth and balance)

• 1 oz fresh lemon juice

• ¼ oz simple syrup

• ½ oz egg white (or aquafaba for vegan option)

Instructions:

1. Dry shake all ingredients (no ice) for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.

2. Add ice and shake again.

3. Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.

4. Garnish with a cherry and a few drops of Angostura bitters (optional) for aroma.

✅ Tips for the Perfect Amaretto Sour:

• Fresh lemon juice is key—don’t use bottled.

• Skip the extra simple syrup in the classic version if your Amaretto is already sweet.

• The egg white adds silky texture and an elegant foam top, just like a whiskey sou