Taste profile
Balanced, light, balanced, and smooth.
LiqueurMediumOld-fashioned glass
Cocktail guide
A True Amaretto Sour
A True Amaretto Sour combines Amaretto, Lemon, Ice, Maraschino Cherry in a cocktail served in a old-fashioned glass. It is a strong fit for after dinner, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for after dinner, date night.
Quick fact
A True Amaretto Sour is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Lemon, Ice.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
Build it step by step.
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- 1Rub the rim of an old fashioned glass with lemon, and dip repeatedly into granulated sugar until it has a good "frosted" rim.
- 2Shake a jigger of Amaretto with the juice of 1/2 a lemon.
- 3Strain into glass and add ice.
- 4Garnish with a Marachino Cherry.
Method
Shaken
Finish
Usually finished with Lemon and Maraschino Cherry.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: A True Amaretto Sour is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Lemon, Ice.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Old-fashioned glass
Method
Shaken
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A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect a balanced profile with support from Amaretto, Lemon, Ice. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving & context
Serve in a old-fashioned glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. A True Amaretto Sour sits comfortably in the liqueur cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
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Base spirit
Liqueur
Category
Cocktail
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Old-fashioned glass
Method
Shaken
Garnish
Usually finished with Lemon and Maraschino Cherry.
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