How to make a classic Amaretto Sour cocktail

Question

Need the standard mesurements and method for a classic amaretto sour cocktail. Only list basic supermarket ingredients and the steps.

Answer 1

Hello Clive,

Making a classic Amaretto Sour at home is very straightforward and only requires a few basic ingredients that you can pick up at any local supermarket. Here is the standard, time-tested recipe along with the step-by-step method.

Ingredients:

• Amaretto liqueur: 50 ml (about 2 oz)
• Fresh lemon juice: 25 ml (about 1 oz)
• Sugar syrup: 12.5 ml (about 1/2 oz — you can make this easily by dissolving equal parts white sugar in warm water)
• Egg white: 15–20 ml or half an egg white (optional, but highly recommended for a classic silky foam texture)
• Ice cubes
• Garnish: A lemon wheel or a cocktail cherry

Step-by-Step Method:

1. Prepare the ingredients: Squeeze your fresh lemon juice through a fine strainer to remove any seeds and pulp. Fresh juice gives far superior balance compared to bottled lemon juice.
2. Dry shake (if using egg white): Add the Amaretto, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup, and egg white into a cocktail shaker (or a secure mason jar) without ice. Shake vigorously for about 10 to 15 seconds. This creates a rich, creamy foam.
3. Wet shake: Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker. Shake again firmly for another 15 to 20 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels thoroughly cold and frosted.
4. Strain and serve: Fill a rocks glass (or Old Fashioned glass) with fresh ice cubes. Strain the cocktail liquid over the ice.
5. Garnish: Top the drink with a slice of lemon and a cocktail cherry, then enjoy immediately.

If you prefer a cocktail with a stronger alcoholic kick, you can also split the base by adding 15–20 ml of supermarket bourbon, but the recipe above is the traditional, smooth Amaretto Sour profile.

Answer 2

Mix 2 oz amaretto, 1 oz lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup with ice in a shaker. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

Answer 3

all you need is a bottle of amaretto, two fresh lemons, and standard white sugar from any supermarket. first make a basic syrup by disolving equal parts sugar in warm water and let it cool down. for the actual drink, measure out 50ml amaretto liqueur, 25ml lemon juice, and 25ml of your prepared syrup. pour all three liquids directly into a tumbler glass over several ice cubes and simply stir everything together with a spoon for about fifteen seconds until chilled. finish it with a slice of lemon on the rim if you prefer. it is a very cheap and simple drink to prepare for guests.