Comments on: I Make the Best Amaretto Sour in The World http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/ Jeffrey Morgenthaler writes about bartending and mixology from Portland, Oregon Mon, 20 May 2013 19:53:47 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Tres http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-426949 Tres Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:03:20 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-426949 I made this drink at a party and it was an instant success the tips poured in as i made it!! Thank you!!! I made this drink at a party and it was an instant success the tips poured in as i made it!! Thank you!!!

]]> By: Zuri_james http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-426933 Zuri_james Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:46:07 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-426933 Jeff, Inspiring recipe! I substituted the bourbon with Laphroag Quarter Barrel, added Maraschino instead of SS, then a dash of Sade Absinthe (ran out of Maryln Manson!) then mixed the egg white separately with a dadh of orgaet and folks here in Zürich werevamazed! Cheers! Jeff,

Inspiring recipe! I substituted the bourbon with Laphroag Quarter Barrel, added Maraschino instead of SS, then a dash of Sade Absinthe (ran out of Maryln Manson!) then mixed the egg white separately with a dadh of orgaet and folks here in Zürich werevamazed! Cheers!

]]> By: Hemant Samtani http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-426905 Hemant Samtani Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:39:03 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-426905 Amaretto sours are generally a sweet drink the name sour is just the family of drinks that encompass the recipie...lemon juice,egg white and then an alcohol...(whiskey sour, bourbon sour and then margarita which is also a sour using lime instead of lemon). Jeff has got a great recipe here but its not an amaretto sour....it is a twist on a classic recipe. If you have always found amaretto sours too sweet omit the sugar syrup completley...i make these all the time at my bar and i never add sugar unless someone asks for it. One of my recipes is called a blood rum sour...brining together my two good buddies amaretto and dark rum....same recipie with a dash of angostura bitters...cheers Amaretto sours are generally a sweet drink the name sour is just the family of drinks that encompass the recipie…lemon juice,egg white and then an alcohol…(whiskey sour, bourbon sour and then margarita which is also a sour using lime instead of lemon).
Jeff has got a great recipe here but its not an amaretto sour….it is a twist on a classic recipe.
If you have always found amaretto sours too sweet omit the sugar syrup completley…i make these all the time at my bar and i never add sugar unless someone asks for it. One of my recipes is called a blood rum sour…brining together my two good buddies amaretto and dark rum….same recipie with a dash of angostura bitters…cheers

]]> By: Dimitry http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-426867 Dimitry Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:01:47 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-426867 Hi Jeffery I am new to working with egg white and I have just use one whole egg white for the drinks I make but it dose seem inconsistent. So I see you use beaten egg white. So my question to you is how much do you whip the eggs and whats he best way to store them? Hi Jeffery

I am new to working with egg white and I have just use one whole egg white for the drinks I make but it dose seem inconsistent. So I see you use beaten egg white. So my question to you is how much do you whip the eggs and whats he best way to store them?

]]> By: eatdrinknbmerry http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-426527 eatdrinknbmerry Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:41:35 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-426527 Can't wait to try this Jeffrey. I don't have Disarronno, but I do have Luxardo's. If i'm using superfine white sugar, how many bar spoons would that be equivalent to? Thanks! Can’t wait to try this Jeffrey. I don’t have Disarronno, but I do have Luxardo’s. If i’m using superfine white sugar, how many bar spoons would that be equivalent to? Thanks!

]]> By: Rook http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-426487 Rook Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:18:02 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-426487 Love the concept, love your style! Personally for me the lemon is overpowering everything, so I'm woking on adjusting the ratio's slightly. But a delicious drink and you have every right to call it the best Amaretto Sour in the world. I'm working on mine! Thanks for the launching pad, and this one is definately going in 'the book'! Love the concept, love your style! Personally for me the lemon is overpowering everything, so I’m woking on adjusting the ratio’s slightly. But a delicious drink and you have every right to call it the best Amaretto Sour in the world. I’m working on mine! Thanks for the launching pad, and this one is definately going in ‘the book’!

]]> By: Concho http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-426485 Concho Wed, 17 Oct 2012 22:15:32 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-426485 Question: My sours come out looking nice with a silky smooth head but how do you get that yellowy colour in this one? its beautiful. I have followed your recipe to the letter but mine does not look as good in colour! Question: My sours come out looking nice with a silky smooth head but how do you get that yellowy colour in this one? its beautiful. I have followed your recipe to the letter but mine does not look as good in colour!

]]> By: Concho http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-426484 Concho Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:22:59 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-426484 I have to agree, I tried this drink using Woodfords reserve and although I quite like an amaretto sour I am more of a Manhattan or old fashioned kind of guy, but the addition of a decent bourbon makes this drink go up a notch. It's bloody lovely! I dont think the new bottle of Amaretto and Woodfords reserve I just bought are going to last that long! (I think I will keep this one to myself and not let my wife in on it) Well done Jeffrey keep up the good work! I have to agree, I tried this drink using Woodfords reserve and although I quite like an amaretto sour I am more of a Manhattan or old fashioned kind of guy, but the addition of a decent bourbon makes this drink go up a notch. It’s bloody lovely! I dont think the new bottle of Amaretto and Woodfords reserve I just bought are going to last that long! (I think I will keep this one to myself and not let my wife in on it) Well done Jeffrey keep up the good work!

]]> By: Pamela Heiligenthal @ Enobytes http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-426369 Pamela Heiligenthal @ Enobytes Sun, 02 Sep 2012 00:01:26 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-426369 Oh man, this amaretto sour looks great! Gotta try it. Oh man, this amaretto sour looks great! Gotta try it.

]]> By: Marie http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-2/#comment-426180 Marie Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:48:49 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-426180 I didn't have the bourbon on hand, so I made it with all the other ingredients. Outstanding! Can't wait to add the bourbon. Thank you for posting this! I didn’t have the bourbon on hand, so I made it with all the other ingredients. Outstanding! Can’t wait to add the bourbon. Thank you for posting this!

]]> By: Kate http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-426122 Kate Mon, 23 Jul 2012 06:35:42 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-426122 Jeffrey!! Do you ever bartend where you work now or strictly manage? I would love to come visit you while you were behind the bar. 1022 in Tacoma is my go to place for cocktails and my friends there use your recipe. It's my "usual" drink.. although we sometimes throw in an expletive in the title for good measure. It's that good! Thanks for making the best G-D Amaretto Sour in the world!! xoxo Jeffrey!! Do you ever bartend where you work now or strictly manage? I would love to come visit you while you were behind the bar. 1022 in Tacoma is my go to place for cocktails and my friends there use your recipe. It’s my “usual” drink.. although we sometimes throw in an expletive in the title for good measure. It’s that good! Thanks for making the best G-D Amaretto Sour in the world!! xoxo

]]> By: Mrspitbull http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-426060 Mrspitbull Sat, 14 Jul 2012 22:18:33 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-426060 Made it just as you said! PERFECT! Made it just as you said! PERFECT!

]]> By: MaryS http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-426058 MaryS Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:36:28 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-426058 I rediscovered Amaretto last summer with a recipe for a sour using prosecco and lemon juice. Good but not what I was looking for. THIS is what I was looking for - and I have on hand a bottle Makers that has had sour cherries soaking in it for a couple of weeks. AMAZING! Try the sour cherry bourbon in this recipe. I didn't need the simple syrup. And didn't bother with the egg, but hey - I ain't a pro. I rediscovered Amaretto last summer with a recipe for a sour using prosecco and lemon juice. Good but not what I was looking for. THIS is what I was looking for – and I have on hand a bottle Makers that has had sour cherries soaking in it for a couple of weeks. AMAZING! Try the sour cherry bourbon in this recipe. I didn’t need the simple syrup. And didn’t bother with the egg, but hey – I ain’t a pro.

]]> By: Adam K http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-426049 Adam K Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:08:18 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-426049 @Laura - 1:1 means 1 part sugar to 1 part water. 2:1 means 2 parts sugar to 1 part water, aka rich simple syrup. The idea behind using a richer simple syrup is that you approximate the same amount of granulated sugar without adding additional unwanted water to the cocktail. Props, Jeffrey, on your notation that an Amaretto Sour is really not a classic drink to begin with, and double props on promptly making it one! @Laura – 1:1 means 1 part sugar to 1 part water. 2:1 means 2 parts sugar to 1 part water, aka rich simple syrup. The idea behind using a richer simple syrup is that you approximate the same amount of granulated sugar without adding additional unwanted water to the cocktail.

Props, Jeffrey, on your notation that an Amaretto Sour is really not a classic drink to begin with, and double props on promptly making it one!

]]> By: Laura http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-425993 Laura Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:11 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-425993 I know this is a stupid question but in your margarita recipe when it came to the simple sugar it said 1:1 and in this it states 2:1. What does this mean? I am not a big cocktail maker, trying to learn. Thanks. I know this is a stupid question but in your margarita recipe when it came to the simple sugar it said 1:1 and in this it states 2:1. What does this mean? I am not a big cocktail maker, trying to learn. Thanks.

]]> By: Jordan http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-425762 Jordan Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:46:38 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-425762 I was taught to do my amaretto sours with fresh squeezed lime juice, egg white, simple syrup and a couple dashes of angostura bitters in bar school. They're in my opinion delicious, but I'm definitely going to give this recipe a go when I get my hands on some Booker's. Reading this inspired me to do some more research on sours and finding out that they're all supposed to be with lemon is really eye opening. I'm a sponge for knowledge and just want to learn. Thank you! I was taught to do my amaretto sours with fresh squeezed lime juice, egg white, simple syrup and a couple dashes of angostura bitters in bar school. They’re in my opinion delicious, but I’m definitely going to give this recipe a go when I get my hands on some Booker’s. Reading this inspired me to do some more research on sours and finding out that they’re all supposed to be with lemon is really eye opening. I’m a sponge for knowledge and just want to learn. Thank you!

]]> By: MothyrGrimm http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-425584 MothyrGrimm Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:16 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-425584 Can't wait to try this, it's gorgeous! Although the egg does scare me a bit, I promise I'll be brave... and I just had to say you're so cute! :D Can’t wait to try this, it’s gorgeous! Although the egg does scare me a bit, I promise I’ll be brave… and I just had to say you’re so cute! :D

]]> By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-424898 Jeffrey Morgenthaler Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:43:21 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-424898 Martin I appreciate the kind words. However, if an Amaretto Sour is really your test of a bartender’s mettle, then I’m afraid you’re going to be in for a lifetime of disappointment. I might suggest another drink that more and more bartenders are learning to make properly, all over the world. How about an Old Fashioned? A Manhattan? A perfectly-executed Daiquiri? My fear here is that even some of the finest bartenders out there might not make a world-class Amaretto Sour, because, honestly it’s not really a world-class drink. The “classic” recipe here is 1 part amaretto, 2 parts sour mix. There’s really no venerable old recipe to revert to. I wouldn’t skimp on the teaspoon of simple syrup. If you’re not supposed to consume sugar, amaretto is the real culprit here. At 165 calories per 1.5 ounces, that’s 25 carbs and almost 5 grams of sugar. Martin

I appreciate the kind words. However, if an Amaretto Sour is really your test of a bartender’s mettle, then I’m afraid you’re going to be in for a lifetime of disappointment. I might suggest another drink that more and more bartenders are learning to make properly, all over the world. How about an Old Fashioned? A Manhattan? A perfectly-executed Daiquiri? My fear here is that even some of the finest bartenders out there might not make a world-class Amaretto Sour, because, honestly it’s not really a world-class drink. The “classic” recipe here is 1 part amaretto, 2 parts sour mix. There’s really no venerable old recipe to revert to.

I wouldn’t skimp on the teaspoon of simple syrup. If you’re not supposed to consume sugar, amaretto is the real culprit here. At 165 calories per 1.5 ounces, that’s 25 carbs and almost 5 grams of sugar.

]]> By: Martin Coates IV http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-424897 Martin Coates IV Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:32:55 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-424897 I will have to try this, I am always looking for a better Amaretto Sour, and the drink is my go to test of whether a bartender is worth ordering a cocktail from or just getting a beer. Having been drinking Amaretto Sours for over a decade I am glad to see a professional bartender recognize that the drink is really a whiskey sour with amaretto (although walk into a bar, order a whiskey sour, and see what garbage you get). Question: Is there a recommended sub for the simple syrup (i.e. more egg white, or pineapple juice, or sprite zero) for someone not supposed to consume sugar? I will post again after I try some of these... I will have to try this, I am always looking for a better Amaretto Sour, and the drink is my go to test of whether a bartender is worth ordering a cocktail from or just getting a beer.

Having been drinking Amaretto Sours for over a decade I am glad to see a professional bartender recognize that the drink is really a whiskey sour with amaretto (although walk into a bar, order a whiskey sour, and see what garbage you get).

Question: Is there a recommended sub for the simple syrup (i.e. more egg white, or pineapple juice, or sprite zero) for someone not supposed to consume sugar?

I will post again after I try some of these…

]]> By: JD http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-424831 JD Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:35:55 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-424831 Just made it today. Used old fitzgerald bourbon bottled in bond. Friggin delicious. Am going to serve these at the next get together Just made it today. Used old fitzgerald bourbon bottled in bond. Friggin delicious. Am going to serve these at the next get together

]]> By: Francisco Soto http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-424812 Francisco Soto Sun, 18 Mar 2012 19:54:33 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-424812 Jeffrey Morgenthaler! UR recipe=I made best amaretto sour last night. Very happy guests! Thanks! PS- For those of you who are scared of bourbon. The guests I served had no idea I put the bourbon in until I told them. Jeffrey Morgenthaler! UR recipe=I made best amaretto sour last night. Very happy guests! Thanks!

PS- For those of you who are scared of bourbon. The guests I served had no idea I put the bourbon in until I told them.

]]> By: Devon http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-423709 Devon Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:34:22 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-423709 I've been making my amaretto sours for years with 1/2 oz. of bonded apple brandy, so it's pretty gratifying to see that that's your secret trick (essentially). I might up it to a full ounce, seeing that you're using 3/4 of cask strength bourbon, which is fiery stuff. I’ve been making my amaretto sours for years with 1/2 oz. of bonded apple brandy, so it’s pretty gratifying to see that that’s your secret trick (essentially). I might up it to a full ounce, seeing that you’re using 3/4 of cask strength bourbon, which is fiery stuff.

]]> By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-422535 Jeffrey Morgenthaler Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:17:10 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-422535 It’s a half ounce of beaten egg white. Believe me, egg whites are real hard to measure if they haven’t been lightly beaten to begin with. It’s a half ounce of beaten egg white. Believe me, egg whites are real hard to measure if they haven’t been lightly beaten to begin with.

]]> By: Terry http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-422311 Terry Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:38:47 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-422311 is it 1/2 oz of beaten egg white or 1/2 oz of unbeaten egg white, beaten(=3/4-1oz of beaten egg white) is it 1/2 oz of beaten egg white or 1/2 oz of unbeaten egg white, beaten(=3/4-1oz of beaten egg white)

]]> By: Federico Cuco http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2012/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-421991 Federico Cuco Sun, 04 Mar 2012 22:07:45 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1919#comment-421991 Dear friend, if I get a visa to visit your country, I'll definitely go to your bar just to try this cocktail. Best regards from the far south Dear friend, if I get a visa to visit your country, I’ll definitely go to your bar just to try this cocktail.

Best regards from the far south

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