| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0% | SHAKE | MARTINI | 100ml |
What is Amaretto Sour?
The Amaretto Sour is a sweet and tangy cocktail made with almond-flavored amaretto liqueur, lemon juice, and egg white, with an ABV of approximately 8%.
A member of the classic "Sour" cocktail family, it harmonizes amaretto's distinctive almond flavor with lemon's refreshing tartness.
Characterized by the silky foam and smooth texture created by egg white, it's also popular as a dessert cocktail.
Amaretto Sour ABV
The Amaretto Sour has an ABV of approximately 8%, placing it on the lighter side of cocktails.
Amaretto (28%) at 45ml combined with lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white, plus dilution from shaking, creates roughly 8% alcohol content.
It's slightly higher than a Mimosa (6%) and lower than a Screwdriver (10%). Thanks to the sweet almond flavor and lemon's freshness, it's so easy to drink that the alcohol is barely noticeable.
Amaretto Sour Ingredients
- 45ml - Amaretto
- 25ml - Lemon Juice
- 15ml - Simple Syrup
- 1 - Egg White
Amaretto Sour Recipe
- Add 45ml amaretto, 25ml lemon juice, 15ml simple syrup, and 1 egg white to a shaker.
- Dry shake without ice to blend thoroughly.
- Add ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled on-the-rocks glass.
Garnish with a fresh cherry or lemon slice for a colorful finish.
Amaretto Sour Taste
The Amaretto Sour opens with the creamy foam created by egg white enveloping your lips with its smooth texture.
This is followed by amaretto's sweet almond and apricot notes spreading, while lemon juice's refreshing acidity provides balance.
Overall sweet yet tangy with a characteristically silky texture. Highly recommended for those who enjoy sweet cocktails or want to enjoy a cocktail instead of dessert.
Amaretto Sour History
Amaretto, the key ingredient in Amaretto Sour, is a liqueur born in Italy. According to legend from the most famous brand "Disaronno," a woman who modeled for a painter in 1525 gifted him a liqueur made from apricot pits.
The Amaretto Sour gained popularity in 1970s America alongside the sour cocktail trend. At that time, many versions were made simply without egg white.
In 2012, renowned bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler published a recipe adding egg white and bourbon, reborn as a "craft cocktail." Today, the creamy version with egg white is considered the standard.
