Amaretto Stone Sour is a citrusy twist on the classic Amaretto Sour. It is sweet and tart with the perfect rich nutty amaretto complement. The addition of orange juice sets the cocktail apart from the classic happy hour favorite and makes it perfect for brunch!
If you’re worried about this drink being too sweet, fear no more. The rich, smooth almond flavor pairs beautifully with homemade sweet and sour mix. Orange juice adds a citrusy and refreshing layer that ties it all together.
Amaretto Stone Sour Ingredients
This is a super simple recipe with equal parts of all three ingredients, making it easy to memorize. For the full recipe, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Amaretto: The smooth almond flavor of this nutty liqueur is the star of this cocktail. Did you know you can even make your own Homemade Amaretto Liqueur? It makes a great addition to your bar cart or homemade gift.
- Sweet and sour mix: Making your own is so simple and avoids the extra additives that the store-bought stuff contains, making its flavor extra refreshing. Plus it can be used in a million other cocktails (like this Strawberry Margarita and Midori Sour)!
- Orange juice: Tops off the cocktail and makes it a great option for brunch. Use your favorite orange juice, one without pulp is recommended.
Sweet and Sour Mix
How to Make an Amaretto Stone Sour
Here is a brief overview of how this simple cocktail comes together. For the full recipe including all measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Add ingredients to your glass. Fill your glass with ice. Add equal parts amaretto and sweet and sour mix.
- Top your glass with orange juice. I don’t measure here, just however much it takes to fill your glass.
- Garnish and enjoy!
Amaretto Stone Sour vs. Amaretto Sour
While the amaretto stone sour and amaretto sour could be considered “cocktail cousins”, a couple of simple differences set them apart. The classic amaretto sour is topped with a lemon-lime soda such as 7Up, while the amaretto stone sour contains orange juice instead.
Amaretto Sour
How to Serve
This drink comes together right in the glass. Serve your amaretto cocktail in a lowball glass with lots of ice. Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
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Amaretto Stone Sour
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces amaretto liqueur
- 1 1/2 ounces sweet and sour mix
- 1 1/2 ounces orange juice or enough to top
Instructions
- In a glass filled with ice, mix together equal parts amaretto liqueur and sweet and sour mix.
- Top with orange juice.
- Garnish and enjoy!
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