Amaretto Sour
The Amaretto Sour is a light sour, sweet and tart on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass.
- 3 min
- Highball glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 91 out of 100
- Sweet
- 97 out of 100
- Fruity
- 26 out of 100
- Bitter
- 14 out of 100
- Boozy
- 21 out of 100
How to make an Amaretto Sour
To make an Amaretto Sour, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: 1½ oz Amaretto and 3 oz sour mix.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Add amaretto and sour mix to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Why shake? Sour mix needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Amaretto Sour questions
What does an Amaretto Sour taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and tart. It's a light drink at about 6% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an Amaretto Sour?
About 6% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Amaretto Sour and an Amaretto Stone Sour?
Both use Amaretto and sour mix. The Amaretto Stone Sour uses orange juice.
Should an Amaretto Sour be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: sour mix needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of amaretto?
Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.
How do I make a pitcher of Amaretto Sours?
For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz Amaretto and 18 oz sour mix in a jug and chill it. Add 5⅓ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.