Amaretto Sweet & Sour
The Amaretto Sweet & Sour is a light tropical cocktail, sweet and fruity on the palate. Blended and served in a margarita glass.
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 71 out of 100
- Sweet
- 97 out of 100
- Fruity
- 87 out of 100
- Bitter
- 11 out of 100
- Boozy
- 26 out of 100
How to make an Amaretto Sweet & Sour
To make an Amaretto Sweet & Sour, blend with ice and pour into a margarita glass: Amaretto, sweet and sour, Midori melon liqueur and pineapple juice.
You'll need
- Amarettosplash (¼ oz)
- Sweet and soursplash (¼ oz)
- Midori melon liqueursplash (¼ oz)
- Pineapple juicesplash (¼ oz)
Instructions
- 1
Add amaretto, sweet and sour, Midori melon liqueur and pineapple juice to a blender with about a cup of ice.
- 2
Blend until smooth, about 20-30 seconds (add a little more ice if you want it thicker).
- 3
Pour into a margarita glass.
Why blend? Blending amaretto and sweet and sour with ice gives a smooth, frozen texture.
Amaretto Sweet & Sour questions
What does an Amaretto Sweet & Sour taste like?
Mostly sweet and fruity. It's a light drink at about 8% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Amaretto Sweet & Sour?
About 8% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Amaretto Sweet & Sour and an Amaretto Sour?
Both use Amaretto and sweet and sour. The Amaretto Sweet & Sour adds Midori melon liqueur and pineapple juice. The Amaretto Sweet & Sour is blended and served in a margarita glass; the Amaretto Sour is shaken and served in a highball glass.
What can I use instead of amaretto?
Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.
What glass do you serve an Amaretto Sweet & Sour in?
A margarita glass.