Amaretto Espresso Sour
A rich, nutty coffee cocktail blending amaretto, espresso, and a zesty lemon twist for a bold flavor profile. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together amaretto, espresso, lemon juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz amaretto
- 1.5 oz espresso
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
- 0.25 oz simple syrup
- 0.25 oz egg white
- garnish lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1.5 oz amaretto, 1.5 oz espresso, 0.5 oz lemon juice, 0.25 oz simple syrup, and 0.25 oz egg white. Shake vigorously with ice until frothy and chilled.
- Step 2: Strain into a chilled coupe glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- Step 3: Garnish with a lemon twist and serve immediately for a silky, aromatic finish.
