Amaretto Lemon Sour

Cocktail Recipe
Amaretto Lemon Sour
Glass: Cocktail glass Difficulty: Easy Prep: 5 min Garnish: Lemon wheel and maraschino cherry Views: 22

Description

A refreshing sour cocktail combining the nutty flavor of Amaretto with the bright tartness of lemon juice.

History

The Amaretto Lemon Sour is a modern twist on classic sour cocktails, popularized in the last few decades as Amaretto gained fame for its unique almond flavor.

Instructions

Step 1.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Step 2.
- Add 2 ounces of Amaretto and 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice into the shaker.
Step 3.
- Add 0.5 ounces of simple syrup to balance the flavors.
Step 4.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Step 5.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
Step 6.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry.

Ingredients

2 oz Amaretto
1 oz Lemon juice — freshly squeezed
0.5 oz Simple syrup
1 slice Lemon wheel (garnish)
1 Maraschino cherry (garnish)

Quick Info

Views: 22
Created: 2026-01-13 08:17:29
Updated: 2026-01-14 16:45:07

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