This Amaretto Sour cocktail is bursting with flavor from fresh lemon juice and almond liqueur. It is the perfect pre-dinner cocktail or after dinner sipper.
The creation of this recipe was sponsored by Sodastream.
Sparkling water is a bit of a staple in our house. I don't do soft drinks or juices. But sometimes I just get tired of drinking plain water.
So if I'm not having a cocktail or glass of wine, I like to switch things up with a glass of sparkling water and sometimes a squeeze of lime. It adds a lovely little fizz that dances on your tongue.
A few years ago, sick of lugging bottles of sparkling water home from the supermarket, I invested in a Sodastream. (<< I highly recommend checking it out for yourself!)
And now rarely a day goes by where I don't make a bottle of sparkling water.
And it also comes in handy for making delicious sparkling cocktails. First up, is this Amaretto Sour cocktail.
If you've never had one, you're in for a treat.
An Amaretto Sour is the perfect aperitif (a cocktail that is served to stimulate the appetite before a meal).
What's in an Amaretto Sour?
It's a tart and refreshing combination of lemon juice, almond liqueur, sugar syrup, and ice.
Classic Amaretto Sours actually don't call for soda water at all. But I always add it - it transforms an otherwise overly sweet drink into a delicious cocktail that is more like an Amaretto spritzer!
I also use maple syrup in my Amaretto Sour in place of ordinary simple syrup. It adds a great depth of flavor and subtle nuttiness.
How to Make an Amaretto Sour
In a cocktail shaker, combine amaretto liquer, lemon juice, maple syrup, and a dash of bitters.
Pour over ice. If desired, add a splash of sparkling soda water.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 oz Amaretto
- 2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ice
- sparkling water to taste
- lemon peel for garnish
- a dash of bitters optional
Instructions
- Place the Amaretto, lemon juice, maple syrup and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake well to combine.
- Strain through a cocktail strainer and divide between 2 lowball glasses. Top with sparkling water, a dash of bitters, and a wedge of lemon and lemon peel.
Nutrition
Steve Dingwall says
I would make my own twist on a Back Forty (bourbon, lemon, maple club soda). Also like to start making unique tonic waters.
Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says
I've never heard of a Back Forty, but it sounds fabulous Steve. Exactly like something my husband would enjoy. I'll have to make it for him. Best of luck in the giveaway 🙂
Desiree says
One of my favorite drinks is grapefruit sparkling water. A Sodastream to make unlimited sparkling water in any flavor is a great idea!
Kaz says
Hi Jennifer, my husband and I drink LOTS of soda water, so much so we buy it in the box. We did consider getting a Soda Stream, but thought the 75cents for 1.25 ltrs was a more economical way to go. Has anyone done the calculations to determine which is the most economical way to go, soda stream or buying it at .75cents for 1.25 ltrs? My concoction would be, lemomcello, vodka, scoop of lemon sorbet topped with soda water.....YUM!
Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says
Kaz, I did the maths a while ago and it did work out cheaper. However, the biggest thing for me, is the reduction in waste as you can simply wash out and reuse the bottles and the fact I don't need to carry heavy bottles from the supermarket anymore. Those things have definitely made it worth it for me. Anyway, best of luck in the giveaway 🙂
Kaz says
Thanks Jennifer, will let my husband know. I agree, much more practicable and less waste. Husband even puts soda water in his nightly port......aquired taste I think...lol
Alison Brown says
I'd make Cranberry Vodka Punch - cranberry juice, watermelon, lemonade, vodka and cointreau! YUM
EMC2 says
Oh wow, I never thought of this.Well, in that case, if I won the Sodastream, I'd be making coctails every day!
Kelly says
I'd love a sodastream so I can make myself and my new fiance an Aperol Spritz! we tasted this amazing drink on our first trip overseas to Italy together this year and fell madly inlove with it. The new sodastream will be an amazing addition to our new kitchen in our little love nest and we'd celebrate by making the delicious drink from our frist holiday!
Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says
That sounds wonderful! Best of luck Kelly 😀
Virve Rawson says
I buy sparkinling water all the time, I would experiment with all the lovely recipes I have collected.This new Sodastream power would have pride of place on my bench with constant use.My garndchildren could make theie own drinks as well.
Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says
Good luck in the giveaway Virve 🙂
Shane says
If I won the soda stream I would make the fizziest of drinks for my wife and happily donate the soda stream maker and bottles we have in the cupboard to our eldest son!
Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says
That sounds wonderful Shane. Best of luck. 🙂
Lisa says
If I won I would make sugar free diet drinks for my family so that they don't miss out when we are out and about. Cottees diet Rasberry and apple cordial is delicious in a soda stream as it lemon, lime and bitters SF cordial. I had it at a friends house and would love to be able to make it at home.
Tracy Marsden says
I have only used my current soda stream machine for soda water I never ever thought of using it for all the ideas and recipes I have read on this site I have a bit of catching up to do I think so that's why I would live an upgrade thanks for the opportunity to win one
Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says
I'm so glad I could provide you with a bit of inspiration Tracy 🙂 Best of luck with the competition.
Denise says
I would make a sparkling Sangria
Denise says
I would make a sparkling Sangria!
Nicole says
I'd follow a tip from Heston and spritz my wine to make "champagne" and celebrate my new kitchen.
Kylie says
We have an older style SodaStream. It's so simple to use- my 10 year old makes her own drinks every night.I love using sparkling water, mixed with apple juice. Serve it to the kids in fancy plastic glasses- Apple Mocktails for the kids!