Entries Categorized as 'Amaretto'

  • South Beach: The South Beach is perfect for a day on the beach. It’s a little more sophisticated than the usual fruit juice based cocktails associated with hot summer sun and white sand that burns your feet. But it’s mostly orange juice with a reasonably good helping of alcohol that’s very drinkable. The South Beach 1 ounce Campari 1 ounce Amaretto 5 ounces orange juice 1 dash simple syrup Build ingredients into a highball glass and garnish with an orange slice. Even if you hate Campari, it’s still worth ... READ MORE
  • Kriss: The Kriss is a cognac-based cocktail along the lines of the Stinger. It’s long and strong, and not too sweet with the vermouth to balance out the amaretto. It’s ideal for sipping along at your leisure or with a meal. You can also toss these back on a long night of partying, but cognac cocktails are worth savoring without too many distractions. The Kriss 1 ounce cognac 3/4 ounce amaretto 1/2 ounce dry vermouth 1/4 ounce simple syrup top with tonic water Build your ingredients into a ... READ MORE
  • Top 10 Thanksgiving cocktail recipes: The main rule of thumb for selecting Thanksgiving cocktails should be: does it make you want to curl up by a fire and sip? Then it’s a potential Thanksgiving cocktail. If you want to get even more of a Thanksgiving or autumn feel, think about fall harvest and all the traditional foods of Thanksgiving. Look to flavors like apple, pumpkin, cranberry, ginger and other spices. Consider warm drinks with or without coffee, and drinks featuring heavy cream or eggs. There are a ... READ MORE
  • Amaretto Sour: The Amaretto Sour belongs to a family of mixed drinks known as – you guessed it – “sours.” These cocktail recipes are defined by having at least one liquor (or liqueur), lemon or lime juice and a bit of sweetener. They include classics like the Margarita, Sidecar and Whiskey Sour. The smooth, sweet taste and mild kick of an Amaretto Sour makes it ideal for occasional drinkers as well as more dedicated cocktail fans. Amaretto Sour 2 ounces amaretto 1 ounce lemon juice Granulated ... READ MORE
  • Godmother: Here’s a tasty, elegant cocktail anyone can make – The Godmother. It’s got plenty of flavor and kick – all vodka and amaretto – and the only bartender skill you might want is the ability to strain. And if you really can’t be bothered, you can just leave the ice in (in fact, many people prefer it). This drink is strong enough to take it. The Godmother 2 ounces of vodka 1 ounce of amaretto Stir your ingredients in a mixing glass with ice; ... READ MORE