Bring in the season and celebrate the holidays with this sweet and delicious Blood Orange Amaretto Sour cocktail! This easy to make recipe is made with lemons, seasonal blood oranges, amaretto, and bourbon.
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Amaretto Sours have long been my go-to drink order when out and about, but we make them more at home these days.
With blood oranges being in season, we decided to nix the bottled sour mix and make our own from fresh lemons and blood oranges.
This Blood Orange Amaretto cocktail is better than any that I’ve ordered out.
If you would like to try more drinks using blood oranges, be sure to give this Blood Orange Aperol Spritz a go too!
Why This Recipe Works
This is a quick and easy cocktail to prepare.
It has a delicious, familiar flavor. All of the ingredients can easily be adjusted to suit your own tastes.
It is absolutely gorgeous and perfect for entertaining, especially during the fall and winter holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Ingredients
- Ice
- 3 ounces blood orange juice: fresh squeezed will give you the best flavor.
- 3 ounces lemon juice: fresh squeezed will give you the best flavor.
- 2 ounces amaretto liqueur
- 1 ounce bourbon
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- dehydrated citrus slices (optional garnish)
The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
Juice your lemons and blood oranges until you have 3 ounces of each.
Create!
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add all the ingredients for the cocktail and shake until frothy, about 30 seconds.
Strain the cocktail into a glass.
Present!
Top with dehydrated citrus slices, if desired.
Tips and Techniques
- Use Fresh Juices: Whenever possible, use freshly squeezed lemon and blood orange juices for the best flavor. The natural sweetness and tanginess of fresh juices will enhance the taste of the cocktail.
- Chill Your Glass: Before making the cocktail, chill your serving glass in the freezer for a few minutes. A chilled glass keeps your drink cooler for longer and adds a nice touch to the presentation.
- Balance the Sweetness: The amaretto liquor and simple syrup provide sweetness to the cocktail. If you prefer a sweeter drink, you can increase the amount of simple syrup. Conversely, if you like it less sweet, reduce the simple syrup or adjust to your taste.
- Choose Quality Spirits: Since this cocktail has a few simple ingredients, the quality of the spirits matters. Select a good quality amaretto and bourbon to ensure a better taste.
- Ice Matters: Use good quality ice that won’t dilute the drink too quickly. Large ice cubes or spheres work well to keep the cocktail cold without watering it down too fast.
- Garnish Gracefully: The dehydrated citrus slices add a lovely visual touch to the cocktail. You can prepare them ahead of time or simply use fresh citrus slices for a burst of color and flavor.
- Experiment with Ratios: Feel free to experiment with the ingredient ratios to suit your taste preferences. If you like it more citrusy, you can add a bit more lemon or blood orange juice. Tailor the recipe to your liking.
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Blood Orange Amaretto Sour
Ingredients
- Ice
- 3 ounces blood orange juice (fresh squeezed)
- 3 ounces lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
- 2 ounces amaretto liqueur
- 1 ounce bourbon
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- dehydrated citrus slices (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.Ice
- Add all the ingredients for the cocktail and shake until frothy, about 30 seconds.3 ounces blood orange juice, 3 ounces lemon juice, 2 ounces amaretto liqueur, 1 ounce bourbon, 1 ounce simple syrup
- Strain the cocktail into a glass.
- Top with dehydrated citrus slices, if desired.dehydrated citrus slices
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Use Fresh Juices: Whenever possible, use freshly squeezed lemon and blood orange juices for the best flavor. The natural sweetness and tanginess of fresh juices will enhance the taste of the cocktail.
- Chill Your Glass: Before making the cocktail, chill your serving glass in the freezer for a few minutes. A chilled glass keeps your drink cooler for longer and adds a nice touch to the presentation.
- Balance the Sweetness: The amaretto liquor and simple syrup provide sweetness to the cocktail. If you prefer a sweeter drink, you can increase the amount of simple syrup. Conversely, if you like it less sweet, reduce the simple syrup or adjust to your taste.
- Choose Quality Spirits: Since this cocktail has a few simple ingredients, the quality of the spirits matters. Select a good quality amaretto and bourbon to ensure a better taste.
- Ice Matters: Use good quality ice that won't dilute the drink too quickly. Large ice cubes or spheres work well to keep the cocktail cold without watering it down too fast.
- Garnish Gracefully: The dehydrated citrus slices add a lovely visual touch to the cocktail. You can prepare them ahead of time or simply use fresh citrus slices for a burst of color and flavor.
- Experiment with Ratios: Feel free to experiment with the ingredient ratios to suit your taste preferences. If you like it more citrusy, you can add a bit more lemon or blood orange juice. Tailor the recipe to your liking.
