Cocktails
A True Amaretto Sour
A True Amaretto Sour is a cocktail made with Amaretto, Lemon, Ice, and Maraschino Cherry. It is served in a Old-Fashioned Glass.
Nutrition information is not yet available for this drink.
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 4 ingredients, shaken drink, requires rimmed glass, requires shaker
Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.
Ingredients & Tools
- 1 jiggerAmarettoUnknown
- Juice of 1/2LemonUnknown
- As neededIceUnknown
- 1Maraschino cherryUnknown
How to Make It
- Rub the rim of an Old Fashioned glass with lemon, and dip repeatedly into granulated sugar until it has a good "frosted" rim.Rim
- Shake a jigger of Amaretto with the juice of 1/2 a lemon.Shaken
- Strain into glass and add ice.Strain
- Garnish with a Marachino Cherry.Garnish
How to Serve
- Glass
- Old-Fashioned Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Ice
- Method
- Shaken
Taste profile
Primary flavours
Supporting notes
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Estimated sensory profile
- Bright and citrusy
Food pairings
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Diet & lifestyle
Compatible, based on the listed ingredients
May be limited
Not compatible
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Frequently asked questions
- How strong is an A True Amaretto Sour?
- The published A True Amaretto Sour recipe contains alcohol, but a calculated ABV is not currently available. Check the listed spirit and liqueur measures above rather than treating missing ABV data as an alcohol-free claim.
- Can I make an A True Amaretto Sour at home?
- Yes. The A True Amaretto Sour uses 4 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.