Amaretto Rose Highball
The Amaretto Rose Highball blends Italian amaretto with bright lime and sparkling club soda for a refreshing nutty-citrus balance. Easy to build, perfectly effervescent, and ideal for relaxed afternoons or elegant evenings.
The Story
A modern twist on the amaretto soda, the Amaretto Rose Highball highlights the liqueur’s almond sweetness with a sharper lime edge and bubbly lift. Its simplicity makes it a go-to for both new mixers and cocktail regulars.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
Amaretto – the nutty base with sweet depth.
Lime juice – the fresh acid to balance.
Club soda – carbonation and light minerality.
Equipment
Collins glass, bar spoon, and ice.
Why It Works
The sweet amaretto softens the citrus tartness while carbonation keeps the drink crisp. The ratio mirrors Collins-style sours but replaces gin or whiskey with amaretto’s cozy almond tone.
Variations
Swap lime for lemon to create a gentler sour. Try blood orange soda instead of club soda for a deeper hue and sweeter edge.
Tips & Serving
Serve cold over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel or cherry. Great with light appetizers or biscotti.
Amaretto Rose Recipe
Type of Glass
Collins Glass
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz.
- 3/4 oz.
Directions
- Fill a Collins glass with ice.
- Pour in the amaretto and lime juice.
- Stir briefly to combine.
- Top with club soda.
- Garnish with a lime wheel if desired.
Balanced, simple, and quietly elegant—the Amaretto Rose Highball turns minimal effort into polished refreshment.
