Fresh ingredients make all the difference!

Even foregoing the sour mix, this drink is simple to make and appeals to a variety of people.

So you’re free to’t go wrong adding it to your list of go-toclassic cocktail recipes.

Amaretto sour cocktail ingredients arranged on a countertop

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What is Amaretto?

Or, try adding a splash to a cup of afternoon or eveningcoffeefor a toasty treat.

What Does an Amaretto Sour Taste Like?

Jigger pouring amaretto sour ingredients into a cocktail shaker

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It’s usually garnished with a cherry for a pretty presentation.

We like an orange slice as well.

Stir until the sugar dissolves.

Cocktail shaker pouring amaretto sour drink into a glass of ice

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Depending on the amount you make, this should only take a minute or two.

Chill the simple syrup before using it.

you could make as much or as little simple syrup as you like.

Amaretto sour cocktail in a glass garnished with a cherry and orange slice on a countertop

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Starting with a 1/4 or 1/2 cup each of sugar and water makes enough for several cocktails.

it’s possible for you to use leftover simple syrup to sweeten lemonade andiced coffee.

)amaretto liqueur

1ounce (2 Tbsp.

Amaretto Sour Recipe

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)simple syrup

34ounce (1 1/2 Tbsp.

Shake the cocktail:

Shake and strain into a glass filled with ice.

Garnish the drink:

Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry, if using.

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2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.