Amaretto Stone Sour - Bourbon, Amaretto, Orange & Lemon

The Amaretto Stone Sour is a bourbon sour variation built from Bourbon, Amaretto, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, and Simple Syrup. The reduced syrup lets the amaretto and orange provide more of the sweetness while lemon keeps the finish sharp.

Background

Stone Sours are Whiskey Sour relatives that add orange juice. This amaretto version is a modern variation on that family rather than one fixed historic formula.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• Bourbon - whiskey backbone with oak and vanilla.
• Amaretto - almond-like sweetness.
• Orange Juice - softer citrus fruit.
• Lemon Juice - sharper acidity.
• Simple Syrup - restrained balancing sweetness.

Equipment

• Shaker
• Jigger
• Rocks Glass

Less Syrup Lets the Liqueur Work

Amaretto and orange juice already bring sweetness, so the quarter-ounce syrup rounds the drink without burying the bourbon or lemon.

Substitutions & Variations

• Use rye for a spicier base.
• Replace part of the amaretto with apricot liqueur for a stone-fruit variation.
• Add egg white for a foamy texture.

Helpful Tips

• Use fresh orange and lemon juice.
• Shake firmly with plenty of ice.
• Strain over fresh ice.
• Taste before increasing sweetness.