Amaretto Stone Sour Alternative
The Amaretto Stone Sour Alternative is a medium tequila sour, sweet and tart on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass.
- 3 min
- Highball glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 71 out of 100
- Sweet
- 90 out of 100
- Fruity
- 67 out of 100
- Herbal
- 26 out of 100
- Boozy
- 38 out of 100
How to make an Amaretto Stone Sour Alternative
To make an Amaretto Stone Sour Alternative, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: 2 oz sour mix, 2 oz Amaretto, 2 oz tequila and orange juice.
You'll need
- Sour mix2 oz
- Amaretto2 oz
- Tequila2 oz
- Orange juicesplash (¼ oz)
Instructions
- 1
Add sour mix, amaretto, tequila and orange juice 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 and orange juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Amaretto Stone Sour Alternative questions
What does an Amaretto Stone Sour Alternative taste like?
Mostly sweet and tart. It's a medium drink at about 11% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Amaretto Stone Sour Alternative?
About 11% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Amaretto Stone Sour Alternative and a Winter Rita?
Both use tequila and orange juice. The Amaretto Stone Sour Alternative adds sour mix and Amaretto, while the Winter Rita uses Campari, lime juice and rosemary syrup. The Winter Rita is the stronger of the two.
Should an Amaretto Stone Sour Alternative be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: sour mix and orange juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
What can I use instead of amaretto?
Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.
Can I make Amaretto Stone Sour Alternatives in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 12 oz sour mix, 12 oz Amaretto and 12 oz tequila in a jug and chill it. Add 10¾ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.