Stiletto - Whiskey, Amaretto & Lemon Sour

Stiletto combines whiskey, amaretto, and fresh lemon in a compact sour. Nutty sweetness rounds the whiskey while lemon keeps the drink sharp and balanced.

Stiletto recipeCocktail

Time

3 min

Skill

Intermediate

Glass

Whisky Tumbler

Vibe meter

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Stiletto is a whiskey sour variation built from Whiskey, Amaretto, and Lemon Juice. Amaretto replaces plain syrup as the sweetener, adding almond-like depth while lemon keeps the finish bright.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

  • Whiskey - warm spirit backbone.
  • Amaretto - nutty sweetness.
  • Lemon Juice - fresh acidity.

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Jigger
  • Whisky Tumbler

Amaretto Does the Sweetening

Half an ounce of amaretto softens the whiskey while three-quarters of an ounce of lemon provides enough acidity to keep the drink lively.

Substitutions & Variations

  • Use bourbon for more vanilla.
  • Use rye for more spice.
  • Add egg white for a foamy variation.

Helpful Tips

  • Use fresh lemon.
  • Shake firmly with ice.
  • Strain over fresh ice.
  • Avoid extra syrup unless your amaretto is unusually dry.

Stiletto Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz.
  • 1/2 oz.
  • 3/4 oz.

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the Ingredients

    Add the Whiskey, Amaretto, and Lemon Juice to a shaker with ice.

  2. 2

    Shake Until Cold

    Shake until thoroughly chilled and diluted.

  3. 3

    Strain Over Ice

    Strain into a Whisky Tumbler over fresh ice.

  4. 4

    Serve Immediately

    Garnish with lemon if desired and serve immediately.

Whiskey, amaretto, and lemon make Stiletto a compact sour with nutty sweetness and a clean citrus edge.

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