How to Make an Amaretto Sour

Last Updated: August 10, 2021 References

Perfect for night or day, an amaretto sour is a tangy cocktail with a hint of almond. This sweet and sour drink is so delicious that you may forget you're drinking alcohol. You can enjoy it on its own or pair this fancy cocktail with a slightly sweet dessert, such as tiramisu. Though extremely tasty, amaretto sours are also incredibly easy to make!

Ingredients

Simple Amaretto Sour

1½ oz. amaretto
¾ -1½ oz. sweet and sour mix
Ice cubes
Orange slice, lemon wedge, or maraschino cherry for garnish

Fancy Amaretto Sour

1½ oz. amaretto
¾ oz. cask-proof bourbon
1 oz. lemon juice
1 tsp. simple syrup
½ oz. egg white, beaten

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
Simple Amaretto Sour

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Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. This doesn't have to be done perfectly.
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Pour your desired amount of amaretto into the shaker. Some people insist on making an amaretto sour with one part amaretto and one part sweet and sour mix, while others make it with two parts amaretto and one part sweet and sour mix. It depends on what you want: more of a sweet and sour flavor, or more of a nutty, creamy flavor. You can use any type of amaretto, though Lazzaroni and DiSoronno are among the tastiest.
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Add the sweet and sour mix. If you're going for a 2-1 amaretto to sour mix ratio, then you'll want 1½ of amaretto and ¾ oz. of sweet and sour mix. If you want a 1-1 ratio, then you should pour 1½ oz. of amaretto and 1½ of sweet and sour mix. The sour mix is really a combination of water, sugar, and lemon juice. For an extra kick, you can even make your own. Fresh lemons instead of the pre-made stuff can really take this drink to the next level.^{[1]
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Shake well. Shake the strainer to combine the ingredients together nicely.
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Strain the ingredients into a glass with ice. Straining the mixed ingredients into a glass with fresh ice will give a cool, tasty feel to the beverage.
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Garnish. You can garnish this tasty drink with an orange slice, a lemon wedge, or a maraschino cherry or two.
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Serve. Enjoy this tasty cocktail on its own or with some fruit, dessert, or other sweet snacks.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
Fancy Amaretto Sour

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Pour all of the ingredients in a shaker and shake it well. All you need is amaretto, bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a beaten egg white. Shake for at least 15 seconds to fully combine the ingredients.^{[2]
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Put cracked ice into the shaker and shake it again. This will cool off the ingredients after you've already thoroughly combined them.
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Strain the ingredients over fresh ice. The drink is best enjoyed in an old fashioned glass. For an extra touch, you can cover the rim of the glass in lemon juice and then dip it in sugar to line the glass with sweetness.
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Garnish. You can garnish this amaretto sour with a lemon peel or maraschino cherries.

Community Q&A

Question

How much amaretto sour do I need for ten large drinks?

Community Answer

A normal shot pour in a bar is 1.5 oz., so that would be 15 oz. If you want them stronger, make it 2 oz. per pour for 20 total oz.
Question

Where do you get the sweet and sour mix?

Community Answer

You can find sweet and sour mix at most grocery stores and liquor stores.
Question

How do I make sugar water?

Community Answer

Combine 250 g sugar and 500 ml water; boil it and stir until sugar has dissolved.