Description
A classic cocktail that combines the sweet, nutty flavor of amaretto with the tartness of lemon juice, creating a refreshing and balanced drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Amaretto liqueur
- 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz Simple syrup
- Ice
- Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
- Orange slice (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the amaretto, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and an orange slice.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup.
- For a frothier texture, you can add an egg white before shaking.
- Serve in a rocks glass for a classic presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Amaretto Sour, cocktail recipe, easy cocktails, classic cocktails