For as long as I can remember I have always loved sour drinks and sweets. When taking trips to the sweet shop I would always go for a box of
WarHeads or Sour Apples instead of a bar of chocolate. When it comes to my
favourite cocktail, it appears that I have the same taste!
An Amaretto Sour is a short drink served in most cocktail
bars and trendy restaurants, but to make the most basic version at home couldn't be
easier.
Ingredients:
2 measures amaretto liqueur (Disaronno is perfect - and currently £16 for 70cl in Tesco),
1 drizzle angostura bitters (£10, Waitrose and Tesco)
Juice of half a lemon.
That’s it!
2 measures amaretto liqueur (Disaronno is perfect - and currently £16 for 70cl in Tesco),
1 drizzle angostura bitters (£10, Waitrose and Tesco)
Juice of half a lemon.
That’s it!
Recipe
Simply pour two measures of Disaronno over ice, squeeze in the juice of half a lemon, drop in a delicate drizzle of Angostura Bitters for added zing and garnish with a slice of sugared lemon. Simples.
Simply pour two measures of Disaronno over ice, squeeze in the juice of half a lemon, drop in a delicate drizzle of Angostura Bitters for added zing and garnish with a slice of sugared lemon. Simples.
As mentioned, this is a very basic (but very tasty) version
of the Amaretto Sour, something that is great for a late evening pick me up or
a post-meal tipple. There are however a number of small tweaks you can make to
this; like swapping the lemon for orange, using sugar syrup instead of
Angostura Bitters etc etc.
All these will make a sharp, refreshing drink that those
sour heads out there are going to love. There is however, one recipe which I believe to be the
best of the best.
What is really great about this version, apart from the
addition of more alcohol, is the consistency. The beaten egg whites give it a
thicker, fluffy feel similar to a Pina Colada that gives this short drink a bit
more substance without skimping on the flavour! It really is worth the extra effort, even if you're already tipsy at the end of the night...
OK, I admit it. It is quite a camp drink. But that doesn't
stop me drinking it! And it shouldn't put you off either, because if you want a
shorter, booze infused drink packed full of great flavours (unlike vodka and
coke or tequila shooters) this really is a great option.
And you know, I'm a firm believer that sometimes it is good to get in touch with your
slightly more feminine side...
Images from Phil Campbell and meisjevandeslijterij's photostreams respectively.
Images from Phil Campbell and meisjevandeslijterij's photostreams respectively.
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