A True Amaretto Sour Cocktail
The true amaretto sour cocktail is a superbly balanced beverage that highlights an interplay of sweet and sour flavours. Unlike simpler, overly sweet variants produced with pre-made mixes, a ‘true’ sour cocktail emphasises on exact proportions and fresh ingredients to achieve a complex profile. Exemplifying the traditional ‘sour’ cocktail family in which a sour agent and a sweetener precisely balance a base liquor, the true amaretto sour is testament to the elegance associated with it.
Ingredients
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- 30mL amaretto
- 20mL fresh lemon juice
- 1cup ice cubes (for shaking)
- for serving Extra ice
- for garnish Maraschino cherry
Method
- Step 1
Chill a rocks glass and set aside.
- Step 2
In a cocktail shaker, combine the amaretto and lemon juice followed by ice.
- Step 3
Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds, or until the surface is fully cold.
- Step 4
Fill the serving glass with ice, double-strain the drink into the prepared glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry and serve immediately.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
If desired, add 0.1-0.5 ml of pure almond extract directly to the shaker before mixing the ingredients, to elevate the almond flavour without the addition of more liqueur.
Serving Tip 1
Lightly crush 1-2 dried maraschino cherries to fine powder. Dust a little pinch of this as garnish on the drink’s surface before serving.
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