Amaretto Sour

Lazzaroni Amaretto is made by infusing the liqueur with Amaretti Di Saronna cookies.  If you haven’t tried these, they’re lovely and almondy… and SWEET!  They’re like little almond sugar bombs.  The flavor is divine.  But, after one or two you feel a bit like a kindergartner after a sugar binge.  The same applies after a sip or two of the Lazzaroni Amaretto.  It’s lovely, but sweet.  This cocktail offers a way to enjoy the flavor and mellow the sweetness at the same time.

With over 2 ounces of liquor, it offers quite a kick.  So, take care and be aware.

Amaretto Sour
makes 2

3 oz Lazzaroni Amaretto
2 ounces of your favorite bourbon
2 ounces lemon juice
2 tsp – 2 TBSP sugar syrup, to taste
2 lemon twists
2 Maraschino cherries

Combine amaretto, bourbon, lemon juice and sugar syrup in a shaker filled with ice.  Stir vigorously.  Divide between two rocks glasses.  Garnish each glass with a lemon twist and cherry.

Cheers!

…Psst!  Here’s another idea.

You could just drizzle a little of the amaretto over your favorite black cherry ice cream.  We’ve done that a time or two.  It’s always a favorite weekend treat in our house.  For adults only, of course!