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Amaretto Sour Cocktail

Published: Jun 16, 2016 · Updated: Jul 6, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Amaretto Sour Cocktail

This Amaretto Sour cocktail is bursting with flavor from fresh lemon juice and almond liqueur. It is the perfect pre-dinner cocktail or after dinner sipper.

an amaretto sour cocktail being served with a lemon peel

The creation of this recipe was sponsored by Sodastream.

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Sparkling water is a bit of a staple in our house. I don’t do soft drinks or juices. But sometimes I just get tired of drinking plain water.

So if I’m not having a cocktail or glass of wine, I like to switch things up with a glass of sparkling water and sometimes a squeeze of lime.  It adds a lovely little fizz that dances on your tongue.

A few years ago, sick of lugging bottles of sparkling water home from the supermarket, I invested in a Sodastream. (<< I highly recommend checking it out for yourself!)

And now rarely a day goes by where I don’t make a bottle of sparkling water.

And it also comes in handy for making delicious sparkling cocktails. First up, is this Amaretto Sour cocktail.

If you’ve never had one, you’re in for a treat.

An Amaretto Sour is the perfect aperitif  (a cocktail that is served to stimulate the appetite before a meal).

While you’re here, be sure to snag this free printable e-book with my favorite cocktail recipes!

two amaretto sour cocktails on a serving platter

What’s in an Amaretto Sour?

It’s a tart and refreshing combination of lemon juice, almond liqueur, sugar syrup, and ice.

Classic Amaretto Sours actually don’t call for soda water at all. But I always add it – it transforms an otherwise overly sweet drink into a delicious cocktail that is more like an Amaretto spritzer!

I also use maple syrup in my Amaretto Sour in place of ordinary simple syrup. It adds a great depth of flavor and subtle nuttiness.

How to Make an Amaretto Sour

In a cocktail shaker, combine amaretto liquer, lemon juice, maple syrup, and a dash of bitters.

Pour over ice. If desired, add a splash of sparkling soda water.

Still thirsty?

If you love this cocktail, be sure to check out these other reader favorite drink recipes:

  • Tom Collins Cocktail
  • Tequila Mojito
  • Strawberry Infused Vodka
  • Kir Royale
  • French Martini

And don’t forget to grab these free printable cocktail recipes while you’re here! It’s all my favorite drinks in one handy printable.

Recipe

An Amaretto Sour, a delicious combination of lemon juice and almond liqueur is the perfect pre-dinner cocktail to whet your appetite.

Amaretto Sour Cocktail Recipe

This Amaretto Sour cocktail is bursting with flavor from fresh lemon juice and almond liqueur. It is the perfect pre-dinner cocktail or after dinner sipper.
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Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: Cocktails
Keyword: Amaretto Sour cocktail
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Calories: 235kcal
Author: Delicious Everyday
2 people

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Amaretto
  • 2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • ice
  • sparkling water to taste
  • lemon peel for garnish
  • a dash of bitters optional
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Place the Amaretto, lemon juice, maple syrup and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake well to combine.
  • Strain through a cocktail strainer and divide between 2 lowball glasses. Top with sparkling water, a dash of bitters, and a wedge of lemon and lemon peel.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 74mg | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 22mg
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