Refreshing Amaretto Sour Cocktail Recipe Easy Homemade 3-Ingredient Drink
A quick and easy classic cocktail combining the nutty sweetness of amaretto with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup for a perfectly balanced, crowd-pleasing sipper.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 oz (45 ml) Amaretto Liqueur
- 1 oz (30 ml) Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz (15 ml) Simple Syrup
- Optional garnish: Maraschino cherry or thin lemon wheel
Instructions
- Squeeze 1 oz (30 ml) of fresh lemon juice using a citrus juicer. Measure 1.5 oz (45 ml) of amaretto and 0.5 oz (15 ml) of simple syrup using jiggers.
- Add the amaretto, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker. Add 4-5 large ice cubes to chill the mixture.
- Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold and frosty.
- Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice using a fine mesh strainer to avoid pulp or ice shards.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry or a thin lemon wheel on the rim.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Shake with ice to chill and slightly dilute the drink for a balanced taste. Adjust sweetness by adding more simple syrup or lemon juice as needed. Larger ice cubes melt slower, keeping the drink cold without watering it down quickly. Optional garnishes include maraschino cherry or lemon wheel. Simple syrup can be substituted with honey or sugar-free syrup for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approxim
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 2
- Carbohydrates: 14
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