Instructions
Step 1
Preparation of ingredients To begin, prepare all your ingredients. Squeeze a lemon to obtain approximately 25 ml of fresh juice. If you choose to make simple syrup at home, you can prepare it by mixing 1 part water and 1 part sugar, then heat until the sugar dissolves.
Step 2
Shaking the cocktail In a shaker, pour the Amaretto, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white. Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker. Close the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10 to 15 seconds. If you use an egg white, it will give a creamy texture and a light foam on the cocktail.
Step 3
Straining After shaking your mixture well, open the shaker and strain the entire mixture into a cocktail glass previously filled with ice cubes. You can use a fine strainer or a sieve to ensure that the mixture is perfectly smooth.
Step 4
Garnishing For the final touch, add a lemon slice on the rim of the glass, as well as a maraschino cherry for a classic and elegant garnish.
Step 5
Tasting Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Amaretto Sour. The combination of amaretto and lemon is refreshing and perfectly balanced.
Our Tips
Chef's tips for making this recipe
Yes. It is entirely possible to make a non-alcoholic Amaretto Sour recipe. To replace the Amaretto, you can use almond syrup (or orgeat) mixed with a little cherry juice or almond extract. The taste is similar, but without alcohol. This is an excellent option for children, pregnant women, or simply for those who want a festive cocktail without alcohol.
What ingredients to use for a non-alcoholic Amaretto Sour?Here is a simple version:
Is egg white necessary in an Amaretto Sour?60 ml of almond syrup (or apricot syrup)
What is the difference between a classic Amaretto Sour and a non-alcoholic one?30 ml of fresh lemon juice
15 ml of cherry or pineapple juice (optional, for taste and color)
1 egg white (optional, for the foam)
You can mix everything in a shaker with or without egg depending on the desired texture.
No. The egg white is used to add a light foam on top of the cocktail, but it is not essential. You can certainly omit it for a lighter version, or use a plant-based substitute like aquafaba (chickpea juice) if you want a foam without eggs.
The classic one contains Amaretto, an Italian almond liqueur, while the non-alcoholic one uses a similar-tasting syrup. The taste is a bit less complex, but remains sweet, fruity and pleasant in the mouth.
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Yes. It is entirely possible to make an Amaretto Sour recipe without alcohol. To replace the Amaretto, you can use almond syrup (or orgeat) mixed with a little cherry juice or almond extract. The taste is similar, but without the alcohol. This is an excellent option for children, pregnant women, or simply for those who want a festive cocktail without alcohol.
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