Our Amaretto Stone Sour pairs fresh citrus with rich and nutty Amaretto to provide a fresh and citrus-forward twist on a classic amaretto sour. This drink is perfect for brunches, entertaining, or lazy summer afternoons!
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy: This cocktail only requires 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make. It's quick, simple, and doesn't require any special techniques or equipment.
- Citrus paradise: With 3 different fresh citrus juices, this cocktail has an awesome sweet-sour-nutty flavor that's incredibly refreshing and well-balanced.
- Great way to use Amaretto: Amaretto the most common spirit, but it has a unique and delicious nutty flavor. This cocktail is the perfect way to show off it's sweet, rich, almond-y taste.
Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make this amaretto stone sour:
Ingredient Notes
- Amaretto: Since this is the star ingredient of this cocktail, make sure to use a good quality Amaretto for the best flavor. Common brands include Disaronno, di Amore, and Gozio.
- Lemon and lime juice: Freshly-squeezed citrus juice goes a long way towards creating the best-flavored cocktail.
- Simple syrup: You can also sub 1:1 with agave syrup. To make it from scratch, simply combine equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then remove from heat and let cool.
- Sour mix: Other recipes may call for using a "sour mix" - which is just lemon and lime juice plus simple syrup. So while we don't specifically reference it here, you'll make a sour mix without even knowing it! If you're short on time, you could use store bought, but fresh is a lot better.
Instructions
(1) Add all ingredients except maraschino cherry juice to a shaker half filled with ice. Shake well for 10-15 seconds.
(2) Pour into a glass half filled with ice. Add a touch of maraschino cherry juice and garnish with a slice of orange and a maraschino cherry.
Tips and FAQs
- Garnish ideas: We love using an orange wedge and a maraschino cherry to reinforce the sweet and citrusy flavors of this cocktail.
- No cocktail shaker? Add everything to a mason jar, add the lid, shake, and serve.
- When to serve: This cocktail is perfect for brunches, Mother's day, Father's day, and any summery special occasions.
- Serve on the rocks: This cocktail is best served over ice.
Italian for a "little bitter", Amaretto is an almond-flavored Italian liqueur that's sweet, nutty and slightly bitter. Common uses for Amaretto include Amaretto Sours and Italian Coffees.
The two are closely related. An Amaretto Sour contains Amaretto (obviously), lemon and lime juice, simple syrup, lemon lime soda, and sometimes bourbon and egg whites. An Amaretto stone sour swaps out the lemon lime soda for orange juice, and leaves out the egg whites.
A sweet and sour mix combines equal parts of simple syrup, lemon juice, and lime juice. So if you ever see a recipe that calls for one, just remember this recipe!
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📖 Recipe
Amaretto Stone Sour
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Our Amaretto stone sour pairs fresh citrus with rich and nutty Amaretto to provide a fresh and citrus-forward twist on a classic amaretto sour. This drink is perfect for brunches, entertaining, or lazy summer afternoons!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ fl oz Amaretto
- 1 ½ fl oz orange juice
- ½ fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ fl oz simple syrup
- Optional: splash of maraschino cherry juice
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except maraschino cherry juice to a shaker half filled with ice. Shake well for 10-15 seconds.
- Pour into a glass half filled with ice. Add a touch of maraschino cherry juice and garnish with a slice of orange and a maraschino cherry.
Notes
Garnish ideas: We love using an orange wedge and a maraschino cherry to reinforce the sweet and citrusy flavors of this cocktail.
No cocktail shaker? Add everything to a mason jar, add the lid, shake, and serve.
When to serve: This cocktail is perfect for brunches, Mother's day, Father's day, and any summery special occasions.
Serve on the rocks: This cocktail is best served over ice.
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Amaretto Stone Sour
- Calories: 208
- Sugar: 28.9 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 31.3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.4 g
Keywords: amaretto stone sour
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