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title: "Amaretto Sour Chilean Style — Easy Homemade Cocktail Recipe"
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# Amaretto Sour Chilean Style — Easy Homemade Cocktail Recipe

[Versión en Español](https://comidaschilenas.com/receta-de-amaretto-sour-a-la-chilena/)

![Amaretto sour cocktail served over ice with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/amaretto-sour-cocktail-chilean-style-featured.jpg)*Classic amaretto sour*

Amaretto sour Chilean style is a simple cocktail made by shaking amaretto liqueur with lemon juice and a splash of bourbon whiskey, served over ice with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry. It takes 10 minutes to prepare and makes 1 drink.

Created in the United States, it is usually enjoyed as an after dinner drink or to unwind at the end of the day, and this version skips the sugar syrup and egg white found in other sours.

## How to Make an Amaretto Sour?

This amaretto sour is made without sugar syrup or egg white. The amaretto, lemon juice, and bourbon are shaken hard with ice for about 20 seconds and poured into a glass full of fresh ice, where the whiskey balances the sweetness of the liqueur.

## Nutritional Information

Each amaretto sour contains approximately 300 kcal, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat, 36 g of carbohydrates, 34 g of sugars, and 5 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.

## Homemade Amaretto Sour Recipe

**Preparation:** 10 minutes
**Servings:** 1

### Ingredients

- 60 ml (2 oz) of amaretto liqueur
- 30 ml (1 oz) of bourbon whiskey
- 30 ml (1 oz) of fresh lemon juice
- Maraschino cherries
- Orange slices
- Ice cubes

### Instructions

1. Put about 3 ice cubes in a chilled cocktail shaker and add the amaretto, lemon juice, and bourbon. Close it tightly and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds.

![Bottle of amaretto liqueur for making an amaretto sour](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/amaretto-liqueur-amaretto-sour.jpg)*Amaretto Liqueur*

1. Fill an old fashioned glass with ice, pour in the mixture, and garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately with a short straw.

## Additional Tips

### Dilution matters

The water from melting ice is as important as the ingredients. Shaking hard for 20 seconds not only chills the drink but dilutes it to the right point, softening the alcohol and improving the texture.

### Blender version

Add all the ingredients to a blender with the ice and blend at high speed for a few seconds. This version gives a smoother, more uniform texture.

![Glass of bourbon whiskey, used to balance the sweetness of the amaretto sour](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bourbon-whiskey-amaretto-sour.jpg)*Bourbon Whiskey*

### Thermomix version

Place all the ingredients in the Thermomix bowl and mix on speed 5 for 15 seconds, until well combined.

![Maraschino cherries for garnishing an amaretto sour](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/maraschino-cherries-amaretto-sour-garnish.jpg)*Maraschino Cherries*

| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bourbon whiskey | Chilean pisco | 1:1 | Fruitier, more aromatic |
| Fresh lemon juice | Bottled lemon juice | 1:1 | Flatter flavor |
| Maraschino cherry | Orange peel twist | 1 per glass | More citrus aroma |
| No egg white | 1 egg white (dry shake first) | Per drink | Silky foam on top |

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

### 1. Can I make an amaretto sour without whiskey?

Yes, you can make it with just amaretto and lemon juice, although the whiskey helps balance the sweetness and gives the cocktail more body.

### 2. What type of whiskey is best?

Bourbon is recommended for its soft, sweet notes that pair well with amaretto, but you can use any whiskey you like.

### 3. Can I use bottled lemon juice?

Fresh lemon juice is ideal for a brighter flavor, although bottled juice will do in a pinch.

### 4. Does an amaretto sour always have egg white?

Not necessarily. The classic recipe can include egg white for foam, but the simpler, quicker version leaves it out.

### 5. What goes well with an amaretto sour?

It pairs well with savory snacks such as nuts, olives, aged cheeses, or light tapas, which balance its sweet and sour flavor.

## History and Origin of Amaretto

Legend has it that amaretto was created in 1525 as a gift to the painter Bernardino Luini, a disciple of Leonardo da Vinci, who had been commissioned to paint a fresco of the Madonna in Saronno. His occasional model is said to have prepared the drink for him with natural ingredients from her garden as a token of gratitude.

## What Is an Amaretto Sour?

An amaretto sour belongs to the sour family of cocktails, built on a spirit, citrus, and a sweetener. Here the amaretto supplies both the spirit and the sweetness, and the bourbon adds structure, which is why this version needs no sugar syrup.

## Did You Know?

The name amaretto is the diminutive of the Italian amaro, meaning bitter, so it literally means a little bitter. The liqueur comes from northern Italy.

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