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    Home » Cocktail » Amaretto Stone Sour

    Amaretto Stone Sour

    Last updated on April 24, 2022. Originally posted on August 16, 2021 By Elaine 20 Comments

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    This icy amaretto stone sour has the perfect amount of citrus to sweetness. It’s a wonderful cocktail and is just what you need to cool down in the summer.

    Big ice cubes in the amaretto drink with orange zest garnish

    I’m a big fan of sour cocktails but even though this is called a sour, it isn’t really. But don’t worry, you’re not going to care, it’s that delicious.

    Over the years, I’ve made this amaretto based sour two different ways. One way is with simple syrup like I did this time and the other way is without adding any sweetener. I really like it both ways but for the sake of this post, I wanted to keep it as close as the original recipe.

    Try making it both ways to see which one you prefer.

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click the link and buy something. You can read my disclosure here.

    What is the difference between an amaretto sour and an amaretto stone sour?

    Most sours have a liquor, either lime juice or lemon juice and a sweetener. This amaretto stone sour has everything just mentioned but with the addition of orange juice.

    Helpful tips

    • Make your own sweet and sour mixture. Once you do, you’ll never go back to store bought. I like that you can control how sweet the mixture is. I find store bought sweet and sour mixes are way too sweet.
    • I’m not a real big sweet cocktail type of gal. So that means, when I make a cocktail that takes sweet and sour, I always make it more sour than sweet. So, that means 2 parts citrus to 1 part sweet.
    • I believe that nowadays the public’s palate is ruined by the added sugar in so many foods. Make the sweet and sour the way I do in this recipe to see that you don’t need equal parts of sweet to sour. You’ll be glad you did.
    • Since Amaretto and orange juice are both sweet, for this cocktail you can forego adding sweetener. Try it with and without the simple syrup to see which you prefer as you can always add sweetness but you can’t subtract it.
    • Rinse two maraschino cherries for the garnish and set aside. The reason you rinse them is because you don’t want the extra syrup in the cocktail as it will add sweetness.
    • For the other garnish, you will cut two large slices out of the orange skin. Cut them as long in length and width as you want but make sure not to cut too much into the white pith.

    How to make an amaretto stone sour

    Pre-step

    Get a cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice. Also, get a measuring glass and two double old fashioned glasses.

    Rinse two maraschino cherries and cut two orange twists and set aside. See notes on how to do that.

    Step one

    Gather the ingredients – amaretto, limes, orange juice and simple syrup (if using).

    Amaretto, lime, orange juice and simple syrup on a table

    Step two

    Measure 4 ounces amaretto. (A)

    Step three

    Measure 4 ounces orange juice. (B)

    Amaretto and orange juice measured out

    Step four

    Measure 2 ounces lime juice. (C)

    Step five

    Measure 1 ounce simple syrup. (D)

    Lime juice and simple syrup measured out

    Step six

    Add ice to the two glasses. I love to use BIG ice cubes and here is the tray I use.

    Cap the shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Strain and divide the liquid between the two glasses. I usually add the ice from the shaker into the glasses as well.

    Step seven

    Add a cherry and orange twist to each glass.

    A thick glass in front of a double old fashioned glass filled with the amaretto cocktail

    Isn’t it a gorgeous color?

    An almost overhead view of the orange juice amaretto cocktail with another in the back

    Let’s see the vertical view.

    Vertical view of the bubble glass filled with the amaretto stone sour

    Yum! It is so delicious.

    I hope you enjoyed this amaretto stone sour.

    Other amaretto cocktails

    • Mai tai
    • Jelly fish shot
    • Godfather cocktail
    • Italian margarita

    And as always, may all your dishes be delish!

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    A bubble glass filled with the amaretto cocktail, with the other old fashioned glass in the back -square

    Amaretto Stone Sour

    This icy amaretto stone sour has the perfect amount of citrus to sweetness. It's a wonderful cocktail and is just what you need to cool down in the summer.
    5 from 10 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: amaretto sour, amaretto stone sour, sour cocktail
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 cocktails
    Calories: 254kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    • 4 ounces amaretto (or other almond flavored liqueur)
    • 4 ounces orange juice
    • 2 ounces lime juice (freshly squeezed)
    • 1 ounce simple syrup (optional)

    Garnish

    • 2 maraschino cherries (rinsed)
    • 2 wide orange twists (see notes on how to cut them)

    Instructions

    • Fill shaker halfway with ice.
    • Add amaretto, orange juice, lime juice and simple syrup (if you're using it).
      4 ounces amaretto, 4 ounces orange juice, 2 ounces lime juice, 1 ounce simple syrup
    • Add fresh ice to glasses. I use large ice cubes.
    • Cap the shaker and shake for 15 seconds. Strain and divide the liquid between the two glasses. At this time you can add the ice cubes from the shaker between the two glasses as well.
    • Add one cherry and one orange twist to each glass.
      2 maraschino cherries, 2 wide orange twists
    • Sip
    • Smile
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

    cocktail shaker
    measuring glass
    double old fashioned glass
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    Notes

    Helpful tips
    • Make your own sweet and sour mixture. Once you do, you’ll never go back to store bought.
    • I’m not a real big sweet cocktail type of gal. So that means, when I make a cocktail that takes sweet and sour, I always make it more sour than sweet. So, that means 2 parts citrus to 1 part sweet.
    • I believe that nowadays the public’s palate is ruined by the added sugar in so many foods. Make the sweet and sour the way I do in this recipe to see that you don’t need equal parts of sweet to sour. You’ll be glad you did.
    • Since Amaretto and orange juice are both sweet, for this cocktail you can forego adding sweetener. Try it with and without the simple syrup to see which you prefer as you can always add sweetness but you can’t subtract it.
    • Rinse two maraschino cherries for the garnish and set aside. The reason you rinse them is because you don’t want the extra syrup in the cocktail as it will add sweetness.
    • For the other garnish, you will cut two large slices out of the orange skin. Cut them as long as you want but make sure not to cut too much into white pith.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2cocktails | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Gloria

      August 16, 2021 at 10:10 am

      Things are still heating up around here. This is the perfect patio drink. Great for relaxing on the deck after an afternoon of working in the sun.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 16, 2021 at 10:25 am

        I agree, perfect for the patio and is so refreshing that it’s a great relaxing drink! Thanks so much Gloria for your comment.

        Reply
    2. Chef Dennis

      August 16, 2021 at 5:03 pm

      Refreshing! This amaretto stone sour will be perfect for me and my wife while enjoying a good scenery.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 17, 2021 at 10:08 am

        Thanks so much Dennis! We love it sitting in our back yard looking at the trees!! I appreciate the comment!

        Reply
    3. Maren

      August 17, 2021 at 9:08 am

      I made this cocktail at our recent family bbq and it was a huge hit! Thank you so much for sharing this!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 17, 2021 at 10:12 am

        Woohoo! I’m so glad to hear Maren. My family loves this cocktail! Thank you for letting me know.

        Reply
    4. Kayla DiMaggio

      August 17, 2021 at 12:48 pm

      This amaretto stone sour was such a fun drink! My husband and I love having fancy drinks when we do date night at home and we both loved this!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 17, 2021 at 2:15 pm

        I’m so glad to hear that Kayla! We love it too. It’s such a wonderful sipping drink! Thank you for your comment.

        Reply
    5. Sharon

      August 17, 2021 at 2:44 pm

      Amaretto sours were one of my favorite cocktails when I was younger. I will have to revisit them with this recipe soon.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 17, 2021 at 3:26 pm

        Thanks Sharon! I’m a big fan of any amaretto cocktail but this recipe truly stands out.

        Reply
    6. Lauren Michael Harris

      August 19, 2021 at 8:52 am

      Amaretto sours are my favorite, but this is so much better that what we used to make. We often used pre-made mixes because I didn’t realize how simple making it yourself was. Game changer!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 20, 2021 at 3:10 pm

        I’m so glad to hear that Lauren! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!! Thanks for letting me know.

        Reply
    7. Megan Ellam

      August 20, 2021 at 5:52 am

      Oh, gosh! I think I am in trouble with this recipe. (hiccup) Seriously delish!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 20, 2021 at 3:12 pm

        Lol! Thanks so much for letting me know, Megan!! I totally get it. I’ve been known to imbibe one too many of this drink.

        Reply
    8. Sara LaFountain

      August 21, 2021 at 11:42 am

      This drink was SO unique and quite delicious. I served it at a girl’s night last night and the girls were crazy for it!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 22, 2021 at 10:22 am

        I’m so glad to hear that Sara! I’m glad you all enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me know.

        Reply
    9. Marisa F. Stewart

      August 22, 2021 at 10:41 am

      We love our Amaretto and always have it on hand. We usually drink it plain – it’s our late night treat. Last night we tried the Amaretto Stone sour and it was delicious. We did make it with the simple syrup. Next time we’ll try it without. This cocktail is a nice change of pace.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 23, 2021 at 11:18 am

        I’m so glad you enjoyed it Marisa! I too like to sip Amaretto. 🙂 Thanks so much for letting me know!

        Reply
    10. Ramona

      August 22, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      This looks like such a fun and interesting drink to make! It is definitely a unique recipe and I am dying to try this out. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        August 23, 2021 at 11:20 am

        Thank you Ramona! I bet you’re going to love it! Thanks for your comment.

        Reply

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