Let's talk about the AMARETTO SOUR

[@AndersErickson]

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[@Leviathan9173]

being born in 95 makes this hard, but love the drink.

[@Xina..]

My very first sip of alcohol was an amaretto sour, back in the mid 90s. I was nearly 20, and it was delicious! And very sweet, but I like sweet.

[@daneflanigan]

😂 I started drink in the 90’s…

[@vwjetts]

More like late 90s/early 2000s, but yes. I still love an Amaretto Sour, but I'm definitely making it with high quality ingredients and fresh juice when I make them nowadays! I'd say I make one at least once a month.

[@chrishyde7798]

I've been enjoying amaretto sours for thirty years. I love them.

[@Krazorr]

This is the best amaretto sour I’ve ever tasted my normal recipe is 45ml amaretto, 15ml bourbon, 30ml fresh lemon, 20ml 1:1 syrup after watching a couples months ago I’m proud to say that I’ve managed to put your cocktail on the menu at the restaurant I work at, it’s a real hit (I’m also using 3years calvados it’s the cheapest “apple brandy” we have) the owner and managers weren’t too happy but after seeing how popular it was he had nothing to complain about, I’ve been following you for almost 2 years as I would have never come as far as I have now thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and spreading the word, you do so much more for people than you’d think, I truly thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@schelzel]

Such a guilty pleasure cocktail. No one doesn’t like it, but few will order it around their friends! 😂

[@AndersErickson]

Sounds about right

[@mdh1961]

….Dave?!

[@schelzel]

@@mdh1961 how sublime of you to notice. But, no… just a fan. :-) cheers!

[@mdh1961]

@@schelzel - That’s cool. He’s an old friend, and it was so random to see his name here. Cheers as well!

[@nachomartinezsalcedo24]

as a bartender, i couldn’t agree more with this!!!

[@UnclePete]

Morganthler's Amaretto sour was one of the first drinks I discovered on the internet and made at home and thought. 'This is fun, I'm going to keep making drinks at my house!' so it has a special place in my heart.

[@AndersErickson]

What a great memory. Happy you're still making drinks at home, and sharing your experience with the rest of us. Cheers!

[@bradsimpson8724]

I'll never forget that, either. I'd been watching Small Screen Network, and somebody mentioned Jeffrey Morgenthaler. I Googled him, and two things stand out to me to this day: his crack at the Amaretto Sour(which was my (now ex-) wife's favourite drink), and his home-brewed ginger beer with Kaffir lime leaves. His tequila-sherry egg nog recipe is worth a visit at this time of year as well.

[@JRRJvideos]

This is fantastic! If you swap the apple brandy for rye whiskey, it cuts the sweetness a little and gives it more body.

[@beefburito]

Agreed, I've been using a cask strength 4 grain whisky when I don't have bourbon and feel like using something a little too expensive (it's less than an ounce so I don't feel too bad) and it's reeeeally good. I usually use simple instead of demerara syrup, but Anders' video got me wondering if orgeat might work well with this, particularly with the spicy rye. I'll try that the next time I make it.

[@lollygee172]

Exactly what i was thinking…to the bar - wonder if i even have any amaretto stashed away.

[@kevinmc7692]

Great idea! I like orgeat - now I’m thinking of other combos- orgeat instead of amaretto plus bitters, and trading rye and brandy….or a bit of both.

[@j.c.withers]

This is the way. The spice of the rye offsets the sweetness this drink can have with bourbon. It's just fantastic.

[@ti1286]

Ohh I love it that way too buddy

[@Tomlong65]

Amaretto Sour enjoyer here! Going to love trying this version, but my go to that I really enjoy is: 2oz Amaretto 1oz lemon super juice .25oz simple syrup(rich) .25oz maraschino I think the maraschino gives just enough extra flavor and bitterness to take this drink to a different dimension while keeping it low proof.

[@rubo1964]

if you added maraschino then no need for simple syrup.Amaretto is sweet and Maraschino is sweet why add more sugar?

[@Tomlong65]

That's just the way I like it. I typically drink pretty dry cocktails, but when I am in the mood for an amaretto sour I am looking for more of a dessert. So if you want less sweet simply leave out the simple😉, also depending on the amaretto you are using it can be more or less sweet.

[@Tomlong65]

Some of my frequent favorites is something I call "lime in the coconut" which I am sure has an existing analog but it is just: 2oz rum(over proof, typically) 1oz lime juice 1oz unsweetened coconut water And bitters if I am feeling it. And what I like to make as a Gin Oldfashioned: 2oz gin .25oz lavender syrup 1-2 barspoons Fernet Branca for bitters 1-2 drops Orange blossom water And express and garnish with lemon peel.

[@ti1286]

@@Tomlong65both sound wonderful!

[@Tomlong65]

@@ti1286 thanks, hope you enjoy trying them. If you have any neat concoctions send them my way!

[@elmarko9318]

We have been making the amaretto sour you shared 4 years ago any time the mood hits us for something sweet. It's my mother's favorite, and we are required to make a batch of them every Christmas. I have a nephew who turned 21 in the last year and it got back to me that his drink of choice is amaretto sour... so just two days ago I went searching your old videos to send him the link. I can only hope he goes down the rabbit hole and binge watches your channel. He will be the best educated bar tender at college. Thank you for the endless inspiration.

[@mattijousmaa6084]

I am a Amaretto Sour drinker, I have done it with brandy and calvados. They are both really good.

[@seangillikin5392]

I make these all the time since my girlfriend loves them. I use Morgenthaler’s recipe except that I prefer Rye to the cask-proof Bourbon. The bar I used to work at also had a version on the menu that was very popular. In my opinion, you have to serve it up and make some hearts with bitters in the foam alongside the cherries.

[@itsnorse]

I very recently got into cocktail mixing for me and my brother in law and subsequently found your channel, but I was disappointed there was no amoretto sour video as its my current favorite drink, today is my lucky day!

[@parisherlocker3627]

Amaretto Sour is one of the first cocktails I learned to make! I've loved them ever since.

[@QjoCabz]

I literally just bought an amaretto for the first time, and now my favorite cocktail channel uploads exactly what I needed!

[@AndersErickson]

And everything's right in the world - enjoy the weekend. Cheers

[@bldomingo]

Proud amaretto sour drinker! Love the idea of subbing applejack (which I actually have) - can’t wait to try.

[@sarahspace9495]

Just made my first Anders video cocktail and this Amaretto Sour was fantastic!!! Made it for my parents and my husband and all were impressed. So smooth and lovely! Thank you!!

[@ThatMikotan]

Yo! So i made this but instead of Apple Brandy, I used Cognac and no egg white and it is still amazingly tasty! I gotta say, I think Morgenthaler's Amaretto Sour is definitely in my top 10 favorite drinks!

[@RhubarbPatchStudio]

Yes, our family serves amaretto sours at every major family event. Thanks for elevating our experience!

[@phattyj811]

Amaretto sours are a tradition in my family around the holidays! Most of my family arent big drinkers, so an easy, sweet amaretto sour is just the ticket!

[@jolliron]

Always a great day when Anders drops a banger 🔥💪

[@joecichlid]

Well, you got me again! I didn't care for the versions I have had before but your version got me hooked. I actually tried it with Laird's Applejack as well as BIB whiskey and they both are awesome! Now to get a nice fire going so I can enjoy this sour the best way I know how. Thank you again good sir!

[@bryanschairer4375]

Love Amaretto. I usually make a quick Godfather on the rocks, Amaretto and rye whisky.

[@RandyEby-t3k]

Love this recipe Anders. Never would have thought of it myself and personally consider it a definite improvement over morganthaler's from the perspective of it being an Amaretto drink first and foremost. And perfect for fall. Thanks!

[@maplekillas04]

my wife's favorite drink. used to make it with jameson to beef up the abv, have more recently turned to the morgenthaler recipe as inspiration as well. don't sleep on mellow corn in there as well!

[@therinsig]

This is my wife's favorite drink. I usually make her the Morgenthaler version, but I have Laird's in the cupboard as well so I'll give it a shot!

[@markussvensson3190]

Amaretto sour is my absolute favorite drink. I've shared it with all my friends and now many of them love it. I will definitely try this recipe at home, drinks that cooperate brandy is in general very interesting and good tasting.

[@mycherrymusic]

man I was waiting for this cocktail for 2 years. I can't wait to try your version ! kisses from Switzerland

[@heatherbell5306]

I just got home to Nova Scotia after a visit with a lovely friend in Brooklyn… found this latest video of yours after a walk on the cold beach and made one for myself and my husband. I have a hard time getting a decent apple brandy here (the price of living in paradise!), so I substituted it with something called Granny’s Apple Pie Moonshine - an apple cider/whiskey-based distillation produced by a local small batch distillery. This made it somewhat sweeter than perhaps it should have been, but it was some good! (as they say in the Maritimes 😊). Thanks again to you both… it’s always a pleasure!

[@vinspad3]

I started my drinking life on amarettos. Toasted Almonds and Sours. Nice to see the Sour have an upgrade!

[@a.johnson1860]

Toasted Almond is a forgotten drink. Was my favorite when I was a young thing....

[@guibole93]

Amaretto Sour lover here! My friends and I reallyyyy love this cocktail, I would say this is our #1 cocktail hands down. I don't use anything other alcohol than Amaretto tho, I'm eager to try your version ! Also, for the egg white I like to shake it before putting any ingredient, using the string of my strainer that I can take off, to help emulsify the white. A special technique a Mexican bartender taught me once. Cheers !

[@MirejeLenoir4670]

I fell in love last summer with a riff on the amoretto sour that had abricot in it. I'l surely try your recipe.

[@obrules1525]

I love these. I have been drinking them for the last few weeks. My recipe is simple. 8oz can of sprite, medium lemon, and 1.5oz of Disaronno. Fast and tasty with no eggy smell.

[@whiskeychicken]

One of the only cocktails my dad would drink, so I grew up loving them. Definitely going to give this upscale version a whirl with an amaretto from my local distillery.

[@niko-1978]

Fantastic. Can’t wait to try this. Have a bottle of Amaretto that I haven’t touched in years. Same with the apple Brandy. So many bottles I need to find new drinks for. Yeah!!!!

[@mungovanlowe]

Keen to try this. I’ve made Morgenthaler’s recipe, but with cognac instead of bourbon and it’s great. Tonight I dug in my in-laws cabinet and found some B&B (Benedictine and Brandy) and used that instead. It was also nice.

[@VincentCorvec]

Merci beaucoup, Anders !

[@mariedawson4579]

the way I make this drink when I'm working is 4cl amaretto 2cl bourbon 3cl lemon 1,5cl simple syrup (with a little msg) egg ofc, but i actually add two dashes of peyshodes in as well before double shaking. I think it makes it a lot better and it also removes some off the eggy smell

[@razor191919]

Try using fireball in place of the apple brandy! Not too much, but it's just enough to cut down on the sweetness and adds a touch of heat; it plays so well with amaretto.

[@lostfanatic6]

I was looking for a new amaretto sour recipe for our New Years Eve party. Unfortunately, I did not have the apple brandy or demerara. I replaced them with a different brandy I had on hand and a regular simple sugar and it did NOT disappoint! Been loving your videos, brother!

[@GMoneyLove]

My wife's favorite cocktail... and I'll be whipping up this awesome new version for her to try. Thanks!

[@mandyg2666]

Yes! The old amaretto and sour mix was the first cocktail I loved at the dive bar we were young. It was that or rum and coke or beer or tequila shots… I enjoy the improved versions occasionally now and I can’t wait to try yours with apple brandy!

[@ManuMessi96]

One of my top 10 Drinks! My girlfriend and I love the cocktail with a bit of fresh orange juice in it. The orange goes really well with the almondy amaretto. For her its only amaretto, I like it with a bit of monkey shoulder. It gives the drink a honey esk sillage.

[@travisosland2184]

My fav version is morgenthaler’s but with Bardstown bourbon’s new rye whiskey that is finished in toasted cherry barrels. That cherry note with the amaretto is just perfect

[@JillDondon]

An AMARETTO lover is here! Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe. Definitely gonna try this.

[@ti1286]

🍒 I love the Amaretto sour! Especially with bourbon instead of brandy. And maybe a halved fresh bloody cherry in the shaking tin, for the fun colour. And this is saying that my taste has aged rather well! as a teenager I used to get drunk on redbull+amaretto. Tasted like a bright red cherry Kojack lollypop and did the job😬

[@TheEconteach]

Fabulous! I’m a fan of the Amaretto Sour from the 1980s. Yours is magnificent straight up!

[@skalmelid]

Never heard of it. Never had one. But now I will, for sure. Love Amaretto.

[@ajh3301]

Amaretto, pronounced the way you do is more international as the “a” is sounded out as “ah” in many languages. Loved these when first ordering cocktails in the ‘80-90’s.

[@Jaw656]

Loved the new condensed intro and the goofy energy in this one! I love Morgenthaler's recipe and I just picked up a bottle of Laird's bonded. Making this tonight!

[@AndersErickson]

You're all set. Enjoy the weekend!

[@thelonerider3459]

When i make it for myself i do 50 ml amareto, 20 irish wiskey,30 ml fresh lemon,15 ml simple siryp,15 fresh orange juice,egg white and for garnish ORANGE PEEL IS A MUST dont say otherwise and some times dash or two of angostura. I find this combination of ingredients is the perfect comb for me. Now you have picked my interest with this recipe i must give it a try.

[@zuko9885]

Found your channel a few weeks ago, I’m not really a drinker but I will try this. Sounds like something up my alley

[@DevonCrowell]

Made this (like I make all of your cocktail recipes) for the family tonight. They all loved it! Have to say though, adding at least a half ounce of bourbon really helps this drink

[@djweso]

It's my partner's favorite drink. Sometimes I make a classic and sometimes I make a Morgenthaler. She likes both. I think she will like this one too.

[@LadyAceRoxy]

Amaretto sour was my cocktail of choice when I first started drinking in my 20s. I definitely burned out on them. Now that I’m in my 40s and my husband likes to make craft cocktails (which I love) I am looking forward to trying your version and seeing if I can rekindle my love for this drink!

[@Digital_Chef]

Jeffrey morgenthaler's recipe has become one of my favourite cocktails. So I'm very curious how this concoction of yours is gonna taste!

[@PhilippTimokhin]

Az always comes thru with best soundtracks!

[@cynthiamartinez5884]

I love amaretto sours! My favorite version so far is made with dark rum. Your version sounds so I'll have to try it out.

[@KoolEmpty1979]

So happy this came out on National Amaretto Sour Day! Very timely.

[@minoguahd3867]

I have had certain success using the Morganthaler recipe without egg white, but I have since been using Pfaff’s cocktail foamer for all my sour style cocktails, and it stay true to the spirit of egg white sours. I highly recommend it.

[@LennartKärrman]

I sure do love Amaretto sour. And normally I do the Morgenthaler version. And now you gave me a new one to try. Thank you!

[@bryanthall2247]

That is a really great drink. The applejack and the amaretto really play well off each other. This one is going in the rotation for sure!

[@Runge_was_here]

Love the video and the fun idea of mentioning what "cocktail day" it is. I've swapped in Applejack for whiskey sours before but never thought of doing the same in an amaretto sour. I recently switched from Desarona to Luxardo, and this seems like a great opportunity to try it out on. Thanks again, guys, and cheers 🍻

[@honeybadger1292]

I just made this and it is delicious! One caveat tho, is I didn't have apple brandy, all I had was Korbel for Wisconsin Old Fashioned Presses, so i subbed that in. The raisininess of the brandy pairs deliciously!

[@PaulCate-r9g]

When I started working at a bar in Chicago I asked the great bartender, Damien, to make me an amaretto sour with di saronna and not the well amaretto and he said I couldn't tell the difference. He set up a blind test with two shots of amarettos and I picked up the first shot, gave it a smell and knew it was the di saronna. Dang if it hasn't become so expensive now so it's a rare treat for me to get a bottle for myself. But at that price I have to encourage myself to use the fresh fruit in my (Martha Stewart's) sour mix recipe. Thanks for bringing back some fond memories!

[@mph7282]

I love Amaretto, and will often drink it straight after a nice meal. It’s definitely a dessert booze.

[@diano6130]

Hi! As an aficionado and a bartender I love your videos 😍 The last pronunciation you said, the Italian one with a "harsh T" is the correct one here, but I get in English sounds a bit awkward. Second of all, actually the word "amaretto" originates from a particular type of cookie really crunchy, kinda dry and which tastes like almond and bitter almond. So the liqueur has very similar tastes. Thanks a lot for your time reading this. ❤

[@melmerc40]

This was my drink of choice when I first started drinking/clubbing. I haven't had an amaretto sour in ages, but now I have to add your version back into my rotation. Thanks for always elevating the staples!

[@porterspnwadventures610]

We had the delicious style with bourbon at an Italian restaurant. It was delicious. They served it neat.

[@stealthypotatoe1736]

The Amaretto Sour was the first cocktail I ever ordered and was what got me into making cocktails, very excited to try this version

[@akesson76]

Nice update to Amaretto sour! In lack of apple brandy in my bar I’ll try with some cognac tonight.

[@marconimarroquin3089]

Even when I "know" the drink, you always show something new on it, thanks for all the tips! 🙌

[@jpnorair0]

I make these for my wife, although I never tried with brandy. However, I do put in a few drips of Maraschino liqueur to add some cherry notes and very slight bitterness.

[@leopard2914]

Amaretto sours are the go-to sour cocktail I make for guests who are new to bourbon or cocktails in general, although I do enjoy them from time to time. I'm excited to try the applejack idea! I stick with bourbon generally, but not cask/barrel strength. Just a solid base 80-86 proof bourbon.

[@bob___]

Great video. I'll definitely have to try this one. I like the Morgenthaler amaretto sour, but I can see how apple brandy and amaretto would go well together.

[@joeyzilka3461]

It was one of the cocktails I enjoyed when I first started getting into drinking. I'm going to invest in some Great lakes Apple Brandy next time I'm in Milwaukee, and then I'll try this recipe. Thank you!

[@CrackaJackFlash]

This is my moms favorite drink. Been making it this way for some time. She loves them. The Lairds is a fantastic recommendation!

[@jamo3291]

When you talked about the whiskey in the amaretto sour I immediately thought of using Calvados instead. Definitely trying this!

[@jtrammell1]

The Amaretto Sour was my first ever cocktail back in 2001 (liqueur+sour mix), and it remained my favorite for years, until I discovered the art of craft cocktails. After that, I quickly realized its shortcomings. Morganthaller’s recipe rejuvenated my love for this drink. However, I, was not using cask strength (it was probably Bulleit), and I quite liked the balance. I have a bottle of Calvados I’ve never used for anything. Perhaps I’ll need to give this recipe a try. Thanks Anders.

[@NewWaveMike72]

I dint have Amaretto sours very often but when I do I enjoy it quite a bit. I need to try it with apple brandy now.

[@umbilunaris]

amaretto sours are one of my fave cocktails to make... can't wait to try your recipe anders

[@amymorand5723]

I love a good Amaretto Sour. It was my introduction to cocktails and as a result, the only one I would order for several months after that.

[@aconsideredmoment]

It was my fav drink and I am thinking of returning to it upscaled.

[@forceusr]

My favorite cocktail by far.

[@amiraizen6973]

This is easily one of my favs. thanks!

[@ZachEverett]

While not an Amaretto Sour drinker myself, my wife is, so I'm looking forward to trying this out. Thanks!

[@holliworden3752]

This amaretto sour sounds great! I have had one at a bar a few times that has lazzaroni amaretto, wild turkey 101 bourbon, lustau amontillado sherry, demerara, lemon, lime, hazelnut oil, black walnut bitters, and egg white and it was incredible.

[@dannydiaz2882]

This drink is soo good I recently had one for the first time and I think it will be one of my go to drinks. I will be ordering one from different bars to get an idea as to how it usually tastes like. First one was amazing though.

[@MentalCustodyMusic]

I enjoy mine with whiskey and really enjoy it but will for sure try the apple branch. Thank you!

[@jeanniefaherty6428]

The Amaretto Sour is one of my favorites from college back in the 90s. So we were anxious to try your recipe. We had to sub Captain Morgan Sliced Apple Rum for the apple brandy because we live in Alabama, and when you go to the ABC store and ask if they stock apple brandy you’ll either get laughed at or a look like you’re crazy. Other than that, we followed your exact recipe and it is AMAZING! We’ll have to grab a bottle of apple brandy the next time we’re in Tennessee or Georgia (which have far better selections of spirits) because we would love to try the recipe as you created it.

[@AhrenBaderJarvis]

Amaretto sour lover here. I happen to also have some apple brandy and am excited to try your version.

[@BirdsAteMyFace904]

Great video. Still my favorite drink for almost 20 years now! I do amaretto, Simply Limeade (or Lemonade), egg white, a high quality cherry, and splash of Coke.

[@wessemae-d3y]

Amaretto sours were the first cocktails I started making at home about a year ago. Im excited to give this recipe a try!

[@davidleamy7564]

I will be making these for my family thanksgiving. my mom hates bourbon cocktails so this will be perfect for them

[@brettdimarzo6101]

I love amaretto sours. Thanks for sharing this recipe

[@Lispers]

Amazing video as always! Will definitely try that recipe. 😃 Fun fact about amaretto tho, although it tastes like almonds is it not necessarily an almond liqueur since it's often made with apricot kernels and sometimes peach and cherry pits.

[@ivetamay751]

I made this with calvados and it tasted amazing!!! Thanks Anders :).

[@tomjabo9872]

Lookin forward to making this. Love amaretto, but never had anything to make with it that wasn't the standard.

[@Valancey]

Oh wow, Anders, this is fabulous! I used Amaretto di Mombaruzzo, Jack Daniel‘s Apple Liquor and my home made fermented demerarra sirup. My girlfriend loved it, drank it in 3 seconds flat, and now wants more! Thanks for a great recipe :-)

[@pimpernel666]

Love the idea of the Morgenthaler recipe but will start with your variation.

[@leslieraye]

Amarreto Sours are my favorite drink. Thanks for a new version. 🎉

[@christopherbrennan8308]

I’m ordering this the next time I’m out with friends… just as an after dinner drink…. Just based on the “that’s dessert” comment at the end. Love it!

[@theaveragecritic3308]

Dude been waiting for you to do this video since I’ve known you! It’s my favourite drink. It got me into making cocktails! And I love it! Great video!