![]() The two ingredients were poured in roughly equal parts over ice, and that was that.Īs you can imagine, the results could be cloyingly sweet, having quite a bit of sugar in both the liqueur and the sour mix. The earliest Amaretto Sours were a quick mix of amaretto liqueur and pre-made sweet and sour mix. Around this time, Italian liqueurs like amaretto were being introduced in the United States and finding their way into American cocktails. The 1970s recipeĪlthough sour-style cocktails have been around since the late 1800s, the Amaretto Sour wasn’t invented until some time in the 1970s. He also made his sour with freshly squeezed lemon juice and egg white, bringing crisp citrus flavor and a creamy, smooth head to the drink. Morgenthaler was the genius who added bourbon to the mix, which greatly improves this sweet drink and boosts the ABV. The following modern recipe is Jeffrey Morgenthaler’s Best Amaretto Sour in the World. The end result is a delicious and easy-sipping cocktail that drinkers both new and experienced will appreciate. This improved version of the classic strikes a perfect balance between sweet liqueur, sour citrus, fortifying whiskey, and creamy merengue-like froth. (FYI, beverages don’t have genders.)įear not the judgement of your friends or random people on social media, the Amaretto Sour we’re about to make is neither too sweet or too low in alcohol. The reason for its reputation is because it’s typically a sweet, low-alcohol drink – and it’s frequently made way too sweet. The Amaretto Sour is often considered a drink for new or inexperienced drinkers. Why is the Amaretto Sour considered “girly”? Contrary to what many believe, Amaretto is not a potent, high alcohol liqueur (like green Chartreuse, for example, at 55%.). For comparison, that is about half as strong as the average bottle of whiskey. Is Amaretto a high alcohol liqueur?Īmaretto averages about 20% alcohol, which is typical for a liqueur. The common thread through all of these ingredients is the organic compound benzaldehyde, which lends the liqueur its almond-like flavor. Some are made with a combination of almonds and the fruit pits. Some amarettos are indeed made with bitter or sweet almonds. Although most folks think of it as an almond liqueur, it’s actually most commonly made from apricot kernels or peach pits.Īccording to legend, the first bottle of amaretto was made by steeping apricot kernels in brandy in the 1500s. ![]() What is Amaretto?Īmaretto is a sweet Italian liqueur that has a characteristic nutty, almond-y flavor. Let’s make a smooth, not too sweet Amaretto Sour that’s full of rich amaretto flavor and crisp citrus. Ok, sometimes too sweet.īut we’re going to fix that. Best known for being a party girl, at heart she’s actually very sweet. The Amaretto Sour is a fun cocktail with a bad reputation.
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