This contemporary Amaretto Sour cocktail is a perfect mix of tartness and sweetness. Made with fresh ingredients and homemade amaretto syrup, it’s sure to be the perfect treat for any connoisseur! Give it a try today and let your taste buds be delighted.
The Perfect Amaretto Sour: A Contemporary Cocktail For The Connoisseur
A classic cocktail with a modern twist, the Amaretto Sour has been around for decades and continues to be one of the most popular cocktails today. Originally created in Italy during the late 19th century, this drink was made with amaretto liqueur mixed with sweet and sour mix or citrus juice. Today, it is commonly made using homemade amaretto syrup, fresh lemon juice or lime juice and a splash of club soda.
This delicious drink is perfect for any occasion; whether you’re looking for something light to sip on during happy hour or an indulgent nightcap after dinner. Its combination of tartness from the citrus juices and sweetness from the syrup make it incredibly flavorful yet still refreshing enough to enjoy all year round. Plus, its beautiful golden color makes it aesthetically pleasing as well.
Overall, there’s no denying that our homemade Amaretto Sour is a contemporary cocktail that will satisfy even the pickiest connoisseurs! So if you haven’t tried this classic concoction yet – what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!
Amaretto Sour Recipe:
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- - 2 ounces amaretto liqueur
- - 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- - 3/4 ounce simple syrup homemade or store bought
- - Maraschino cherry for garnish optional
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Add the amaretto, lemon juice and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Strain into an ice filled rocks glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry (optional).
Glassware
The glassware typically used for an Amaretto Sour is a rocks glass, or Old Fashioned glass. This type of glassware is ideal as it allows the cocktail to be served “on the rocks” (over ice) and also serves as a stylish presentation. The rocks glasses are usually made out of thick clear or frosted glass with a wide brim that helps to keep the drink cold while allowing you to enjoy its aroma. For added sophistication, try using copper mugs or martini glasses!Flavors
The Amaretto Sour is a contemporary take on the classic cocktail, combining tartness and sweetness to create an unforgettable flavor profile. The base of this drink starts off with amaretto, a sweet Italian liqueur made from almonds and apricot pits. This gives the drink its distinctive almond-like aroma, as well as its characteristic light amber color. Lemon juice and simple syrup are added to provide balance between tartness and sweetness in the drink.
A homemade amaretto syrup is used to further enhance the flavor of this cocktail. Made with fresh almond extract, vanilla extract, sugar, and water boiled together until it reaches a syrupy consistency, this syrup adds another layer of complexity to the overall flavor profile. To top it all off, we finish our Amaretto Sour off with a dash of Angostura bitters for an extra hint of spice.
3 Tips for Making Your Amaretto sour
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor in this cocktail.
- Quality amaretto liqueur is key to making a delicious drink – look for brands with natural almond extract and no artificial ingredients or flavors.
- Make sure to use simple syrup that has been stored properly – it should have a thick, syrupy consistency and no signs of spoilage before using it in your cocktail.
