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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Drinks

    Amaretto Sour Cocktail

    Published: Jun 16, 2016 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 22, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    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.

    an amaretto sour cocktail being served with a lemon peel

    The creation of this recipe was sponsored by Sodastream.

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    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).

    two amaretto sour cocktails on a serving platter

    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.

    Still thirsty?

    If you love this cocktail, be sure to check out these other reader favorite drink recipes:

    • Tom Collins Cocktail
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    Recipe

    Amaretto Sour Cocktail Recipe

    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.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Course: Cocktails
    Cuisine: Cocktails
    Keyword: Amaretto Sour cocktail, Delicious Everyday
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 235kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    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
    US Customary - Metric

    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

    Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 74mgSugar: 31gVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 22mg
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    Comments

    1. Steve Dingwall says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I would make my own twist on a Back Forty (bourbon, lemon, maple club soda). Also like to start making unique tonic waters.

      Reply
      • Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        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 🙂

        Reply
    2. Desiree says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      One of my favorite drinks is grapefruit sparkling water. A Sodastream to make unlimited sparkling water in any flavor is a great idea!

      Reply
    3. Kaz says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        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 🙂

        Reply
        • Kaz says

          November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

          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

          Reply
    4. Alison Brown says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I'd make Cranberry Vodka Punch - cranberry juice, watermelon, lemonade, vodka and cointreau! YUM

      Reply
    5. EMC2 says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Oh wow, I never thought of this.Well, in that case, if I won the Sodastream, I'd be making coctails every day!

      Reply
    6. Kelly says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        That sounds wonderful! Best of luck Kelly 😀

        Reply
    7. Virve Rawson says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        Good luck in the giveaway Virve 🙂

        Reply
    8. Shane says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        That sounds wonderful Shane. Best of luck. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Lisa says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      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.

      Reply
    10. Tracy Marsden says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      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

      Reply
      • Nicole @ Delicious Everyday says

        November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

        I'm so glad I could provide you with a bit of inspiration Tracy 🙂 Best of luck with the competition.

        Reply
    11. Denise says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I would make a sparkling Sangria

      Reply
    12. Denise says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I would make a sparkling Sangria!

      Reply
    13. Nicole says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I'd follow a tip from Heston and spritz my wine to make "champagne" and celebrate my new kitchen.

      Reply
    14. Kylie says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      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!

      Reply
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