Best Amaretto Sour co*cktail Recipe (2024)

By Rebecca Hubbell on September 9, 2020 | Updated November 11, 2022 | 7 Comments

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The Amaretto Sour is a classic co*cktail recipe, and it happens to be one of my favorites! Sippable and boozy, it’s made with amaretto, bourbon, bitters, and homemade sour mix, plus an orange slice and maraschino cherry for garnish.

This classic Amaretto Sour recipe will warm you from the inside out. That makes it a great co*cktail for fall!

To make your Amaretto Sour co*cktail even more delicious, mix in your own homemade Sweet and Sour Mix. All you need is sugar and fresh lemon and lime juice!

And while you’re at it, try making some simple syrup for more yummy mixed drink recipes!

This sour drink is a bit sweeter than a classic Whiskey Sour. With its mix of sweet, sour, and bitter flavors, this amaretto co*cktail is my favorite way to enjoy Disaronno. If you want to make it really fancy, you can even add an egg white!

Amaretto Sour Ingredients:

I have made several versions over the years and this is by far my favorite!

A couple of key things to point out in this recipe are the use of bourbon, which helps reduce the sweetness and increases the strength of the drink, and the Angostura bitter which tie everything together.

The homemade sour mix is also important because it includes lime and well as lemon juice in the mixture.

• Amaretto – A sweet, slightly bitter, almond-tasting Italian liqueur. Disaronno is a popular amaretto brand, so this drink is sometimes called a Disaronno Sour.
• Bourbon – This adds earthy flavor and adds a hearty kick of booze.
• Sour mix – The tart citrus flavors pair perfectly with the sweetness of the amaretto.
• Angostura bitters – This concentrate lends well-rounded, aromatic spice.
• Orange slice – A touch of sweet citrus for garnish.
• Maraschino cherry – A classic finishing touch. You want the dark maraschino brandied cherries for this recipe.

How To Make An Amaretto Sour:

1. Add Amaretto to a co*cktail shaker with ice.

2. Add bourbon to the co*cktail shaker.

3. Add sour mix to the co*cktail shaker.

4. Add Angostura aromatic bitters.

5. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.

6. Strain the co*cktail into rocks glass with ice.

7. Garnish with a brandied cherry and orange wedge and serve with a co*cktail straw.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Substitutions & Variations:

• Add an egg white: If you’d like a foamy top, you can add an egg white to the mix. To do this you’ll want to do what is called a dry shake this is when you shake the co*cktail ingredients in the shaker without ice for 15 seconds and then add ice and shake for an additional 15 seconds.
• Make it with lemon lime soda: For a simpler, less boozy concoction, you can make a 3-ingredient Amaretto Sour with equal parts amaretto and sour mix, plus lemon-lime soda.
• Use rye whiskey: You can sub this for bourbon, but I wouldn’t recommend using Irish whiskey.
• No Sour Mix: If you don’t have time to make your own sour mix, please don’t use the store bought stuff! Instead you can substitute with 1/2 ounce lemon juice, 1/2 ounce lime juice, and 1/2 ounce simple syrup.

Large Batch Instructions:

If you want to make this for a large group, use the following amounts:

• 1 1/2 cups Amaretto
• 1/2 cup Bourbon
• 1 cup sour Mix
• 16 dashes Angostura bitters

Combine everything in a pitcher with ice and stir well. Serves 8.

More Classic Drink Recipes:

• Moscow Mule – This vodka, ginger beer, and lime co*cktail is always a favorite!
• Frozen Peach Bellini – Upgrade your mimosas for these frosty drinks.
• Champagne co*cktail – Made with elderflower liqueur for a deliciously sweet drink that’s perfect for celebratory occasions!
• Clover Club – This beverage is guaranteed to impress!
• French 75 – A glamorous gin and champagne drink.

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