Why we love the amaretto stone sour
- This is my sister’s new favorite drink because it reminds her of the early 2000s band, Stone Sour. While I don’t remember the band myself, I’m definitely into this drink.
- I absolutely love the balance that the orange juice brings to this drink. I personally think traditional sour can be a bit harsh, especially when made with store bought sour mix (yet another reason to make your own).
Here’s what you’ll need to make it
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- Amaretto – This Italian liqueur is made from stone fruit kernels and almonds which gives it a nutty, slightly fruity flavor with a hint of bitter.
- Orange juice – This is what differentiates a stone sour from a more traditional amaretto sour, so don’t skip this. Fresh squeezed would be best, but any kind of orange juice will do.
- Sour mix – If you don’t have sour mix, you can use equal parts lemon/lime juices and simple syrup.
How to make an amaretto stone sour
Shake the cocktail. Combine the amaretto, orange juice, and sour mix in a cocktail shaker with ice. Cover and shake until cold.
Garnish and serve. Strain into a lowball glass filled with ice and garnish with a cherry and orange wheel.
I like to slide mine onto a cocktail pick, but just a single cherry thrown on top would do quite nicely.
Everything you need to know about the amaretto stone sour
Why is it called a stone sour?
Amaretto is made with what are considered to be “stone” fruit. The word stone was likely added to differentiate between the traditional amaretto sour.
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Amaretto Stone Sour
Made popular in the 1970’s, the amaretto stone sour features sweet Italian liqueur mixed with orange juice and sour mix. Garnished with a maraschino cherry and an orange wheel, this light cocktail riff makes for a delicious, well-rounded drink that’s perfect for brunch or a summer afternoon.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces amaretto
- 2 ounces orange juice
- 1 1/2 ounces sour mix*
- For garnish: maraschino cherry, orange wheel
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add amaretto, orange juice and sour mix.
- Shake until cold, about 20 seconds.
- Strain into a lowball glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a cherry and orange wheel.
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Nutrition Information
Calories: 242kcal (12%), Carbohydrates: 35g (12%), Protein: 0.5g (1%), Fat: 0.3g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g, Sodium: 55mg (2%), Potassium: 144mg (4%), Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 23g (26%), Vitamin A: 113IU (2%), Vitamin C: 28mg (34%), Calcium: 7mg (1%), Iron: 0.1mg (1%)
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