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Liqueur · COCKTAIL GUIDE

Amaretto Sour

Amaretto Sour suits someone looking for sweet, sour and nutty rather than a generic sweet cocktail. Its lean, light body makes it fairly approachable. Compared with Applecar, it leans toward a different balance. The final impression is driven more by nutty than by simple sweetness. The index points toward Tiramisu or Blue cheese at the table; Applecar is the nearest place to continue exploring.

SweetSourNutty
APPROX. ABV
15%
STRENGTH
3/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness4
Strength3
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity0
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Liqueur

20–30 ml classic modifier

Fresh citrus, bitters or soda as specified

Method
Shake with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe
Garnish
Classic garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Tiramisu
02Blue cheese

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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Cocktail basicsHow to choose a cocktail when the menu tells you almost nothing→Cocktail basicsCocktail families, made useful rather than complicated→TasteSweet, sour, bitter and strong are not the same question→

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