Amaretto Sunrise
The Amaretto Sunrise is a light highball, sweet and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 69 out of 100
- Sweet
- 92 out of 100
- Fruity
- 92 out of 100
- Boozy
- 5 out of 100
How to make an Amaretto Sunrise
To make an Amaretto Sunrise, build over ice in a highball glass: ⅓ oz Amaretto, 4 oz orange juice and ⅓ oz grenadine.
You'll need
- Amaretto⅓ oz
- Orange juice4 oz
- Grenadine⅓ oz
Pairs well with: Grenadine · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in amaretto, orange juice and grenadine.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
Why build it in the glass? Amaretto, orange juice and grenadine only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Amaretto Sunrise questions
What does an Amaretto Sunrise taste like?
Mostly sweet and fruity. It's a light drink at about 1% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Amaretto Sunrise?
About 1% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Amaretto Sunrise and A Day at the Beach?
Both use Amaretto, orange juice and grenadine. A Day at the Beach uses Coconut rum. The Amaretto Sunrise is built in the glass and served in a highball glass; A Day at the Beach is shaken and served in a highball glass.
What can I use instead of amaretto?
Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.
Can I make Amaretto Sunrises in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 1¾ oz Amaretto, 24 oz orange juice and 1¾ oz grenadine in a jug and chill it. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve an Amaretto Sunrise in?
A highball glass.