Cocktails

Amaretto Sour

Name: Amaretto Sour
Prep time: 1 min
Total time: 1 min
Yield: 1

The biggest question surrounding an Amaretto Sour is whether you make it from scratch or with a store-bought sour mix.

Amaretto Sour

Prep Time

1 min

Total Time

1 min

Servings

We say you make it from scratch. If you’re in a pinch, then sure, you could use a mix. But like a good home-cooked meal, a fresh Amaretto Sour doesn’t leave you with that hint-of-plastic aftertaste that a mix does.

Unlike other Amaretto Sour mixes that add Bourbon, our version of the cocktail adds a splash of Dark Rum to the mix. But just a splash. Adding too much hard liquor is going to alter the flavor profile of the mixed drink.

We tend to stick with Disaronno when making Amaretto Sours. Not because we want to be snobbish about the brand, but because we prefer the consistency of its quality. There’s a wide variety of quality found in the various brands of Amaretto liquers on the market.

As for Dark Rum, or Bourbon, elect your favorite. However, if you’re favorite happens to be a private stock Rum or well-aged Bourbon, maybe just use something off of a lower shelf, as the point is to serve as an additional flavor.

Equipment

Cocktail Shaker
Ice

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2oz Amaretto Liqueur
Splash of Dark Rum
1oz Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
0.5oz Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
1 teaspoon of Simple Syrup
Garnish: Lemon or Lime twist
Garnish: 1-2 Cherries

Substitute Ingredients

You can substitute Lemon & Lime juice for Sweet & Sour Mix
You can substitute Dark Rum for Bourbon
You can substitute Simple Syrup for a sugar cube or two
You can add a dash of Sprite or Lemon-Lime flavored soda to the mixed drink.
You can add an egg white if it suits the mood
You can garnish with an orange slice if you’re feeling it

How to Make an {{ recipename }}

Step One: Adding the Amaretto

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Step Two: Add the Light Rum

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Step Three: Squeeze Fresh Lemon Juice

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Step Four: Add Simple Syrup

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Step Five: Mix in the Cocktail Shaker

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Step Six: Garnish

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Amaretto Sour

Equipment