Cherry Amaretto Sour

This cherry amaretto sour is my favourite festive twist on a classic. With the sweet flavours of fresh cherries combined with the almond-like flavour of amaretto liqueur, and that smooth and creamy finish, this is going to be your new favourite cocktail.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Australian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings serve

Calories 220kcal

Author Sally

Equipment

cocktail shaker

Ingredients

For the cherry syrup:

½ cup sugar
½ cup water
150 grams cherries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract

For the cherry amaretto sour:

50 ml /1 ¾ ounces amaretto
25 ml / 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
15 ml / ½ ounce cherry syrup
30 gms / 1 egg white

Instructions

Make the cherry syrup. Cut the cherries in half and remove the stems and pits and place them into a small saucepan. Add in the sugar, water and extracts and place on the stove over a medium/low heat until the sugar dissolves. Allow the syrup to simmer for 10 minutes or until the cherries have softened and the syrup is a rich, purply red colour.
Remove from the heat and strain the syrup, discarding the cherries. Pour the syrup into a glass bottle or jar and store in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.
To make the cherry amaretto sour, add the amaretto into a cocktail shaker with ice, followed by the lemon juice, cherry syrup, and egg white.
Place the lid on and shake really well, until the outside is frosty. Strain the drink into your glass filled with ice and garnish with a fresh cherry.

Notes

You can adjust the quantities / ratios of the lemon juice and cherry syrup depending on how sweet or tart you want the cocktail to be.

You can store the cherry syrup in a bottle or jar in the fridge for up to a week.

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