To make an Amaretto Sour, you'll need a few simple ingredients and a shaker or mixing glass. Here's a classic recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Amaretto liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (or to taste)
- Ice
- Maraschino cherry or lemon twist for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Fill a shaker or mixing glass with ice.
2. Pour 2 ounces of Amaretto liqueur into the shaker.
3. Add 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice to the shaker.
4. Pour in 1/2 ounce of simple syrup. You can adjust the amount of simple syrup to taste depending on how sweet you prefer your drink.
5. Shake the ingredients well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
6. Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice. You can use a rocks glass or a tumbler.
7. Garnish your Amaretto Sour with a maraschino cherry or a lemon twist if desired.
8. Serve and enjoy your delicious Amaretto Sour!
Note: If you don't have a shaker, you can simply stir the ingredients together in a mixing glass with ice and then strain them into your glass. You can also skip the ice in the shaker and serve the drink over fresh ice in the glass if you prefer.
This classic cocktail is both sweet and tart, with the distinct almond flavor of Amaretto balanced by the acidity of fresh lemon juice. It's a refreshing and satisfying drink that's perfect for sipping on any occasion. Cheers!