Amaretto Cocktails
42 recipesAmaretto's almond-and-apricot sweetness makes it one of the easiest liqueurs to mix. The benchmark is the Amaretto Sour, where lemon juice cuts the sugar, and the two-bottle Godfather, which splits it with Scotch. From there this set of 42 recipes ranges through creamy drinks like the Amaretto and Cream and party favorites like the Alabama Slammer.
Amaretto is low-proof (about 21 to 28% ABV), so most of these drinks land gentler than a standard cocktail. Citrus and coffee flavors balance its sweetness best; cream softens it further. Every recipe lists exact measures, ABV and calories.
BrandyFrench ConnectionCognac and amaretto stirred over ice — nothing more required. Warm grape and toasted almond in perfect, lazy balance.Easy2 ingredients
WhiskeyGodfatherScotch and amaretto stirred together over ice — nothing else required. Toasted almond sweetness wrapped around a smoky malt core.Easy2 ingredients
RumIBA TikiTwo Havana Club rums shaken with amaretto, Frangelico, pineapple, passion fruit, lime and muddled ginger over pebble ice. A maximalist modern tiki…Hard10 ingredients
RumA Day at the BeachCoconut rum and amaretto shaken with orange juice, drizzled with grenadine and dressed with pineapple and strawberry. Vacation flavors, low…Easy4 ingredients
OtherA Piece of AssA shot each of amaretto and Southern Comfort filled with sour mix over ice. Sweet, peachy and dangerously drinkable.Easy4 ingredients
OtherA True Amaretto SourA jigger of amaretto shaken with the juice of half a lemon, served over ice in a frosted-sugar-rimmed glass. The purist's amaretto sour — no mix,…Easy4 ingredients
BrandyABCAmaretto, Baileys and Cognac layered in alphabetical reverse in a shot glass. A smooth, nutty-creamy-warm three-step.Medium3 ingredients
OtherAlabama SlammerSouthern Comfort, amaretto and sloe gin poured over ice with a dash of lemon — a Southern party staple. Juicy, almondy and much stronger than its…Easy4 ingredients
OtherAlice in WonderlandGrand Marnier, Southern Comfort and amaretto mixed one-to-one-to-one. Orange, peach and almond tumbling down the rabbit hole together.Easy3 ingredients
OtherAlmond Chocolate CoffeeDark creme de cacao and amaretto poured into fresh coffee, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Mocha comfort with an almond echo.Easy3 ingredients
OtherAlmond JoyAmaretto and white creme de cacao folded into cream for a shaken, candy-bar dessert drink. Tastes exactly like its chocolate-almond namesake.Easy3 ingredients
OtherAmaretto And CreamEqual parts amaretto and light cream shaken over cracked ice into a smooth, marzipan-sweet sipper. Two ingredients, instant dessert.Easy2 ingredients
OtherAmaretto fizzAmaretto, orange juice and white wine mixed in a jug and finished with orange zest. An almond-scented brunch sparkler.Easy4 ingredients
OtherAmaretto MistAmaretto poured neat over crushed ice with a wedge of lime to cut the sweetness. The simplest way to enjoy the liqueur's toasted-almond character.Easy2 ingredients
OtherAmaretto RoseAmaretto and lime juice topped with club soda in a tall glass for a light, spritzy almond cooler. Gentle enough for a long afternoon.Easy3 ingredients
BrandyAmaretto ShakeBrandy and amaretto blended with chocolate ice cream and finished with chocolate shavings. A grown-up milkshake with real backbone.Easy3 ingredients
OtherAmaretto SourAmaretto shaken with sour mix and dressed with cherry and orange. Almond candy meets lemon bite in an enduring favorite.Easy2 ingredients
OtherAmaretto StingerA minty twist on the stinger that pairs amaretto with white creme de menthe, shaken frosty over cracked ice. Sweet almond warmth chased by a cool…Easy2 ingredients
OtherAmaretto Stone SourAmaretto shaken with equal parts orange juice and sour mix over ice. The amaretto sour's juicier, sunnier cousin.Easy3 ingredients
TequilaAmaretto Stone Sour AlternativeAmaretto and tequila shaken with sour mix, splashed with orange juice and garnished with fruit. The stone sour with an agave spine.Easy4 ingredients
OtherAmaretto SunriseA centiliter of amaretto in orange juice with grenadine sinking into sunrise colors. All the gradient, barely any proof.Easy3 ingredients
OtherAmaretto SunsetThree shots of amaretto shaken briefly with triple sec and cider, served with an orange slice. Almond and apple in a mellow amber glow.Easy4 ingredients
OtherAmaretto Sweet & SourAmaretto and Midori blended to a slush with sweet-and-sour and pineapple over a blender of ice. A frozen crowd-pleaser in margarita clothing.Easy4 ingredients
OtherAmaretto TeaHot black tea laced with amaretto and crowned with chilled whipped cream, left unstirred so the layers mingle sip by sip. A cozy fireside warmer.Easy3 ingredients
OtherChocolate MilkMilk under chocolate liqueur with a dash of amaretto, left unmixed and slammed in one. Exactly what the name promises, with a wink.Easy3 ingredients
VodkaFlaming Dr. PepperAmaretto, vodka and 151 rum met with Dr. Pepper and beer — the bomb-shot legend that really does taste like the soda. Handle the flaming version with…Medium5 ingredients
OtherFoxy LadyAmaretto and creme de cacao shaken with a generous pour of cream into a chocolate-almond confection. Smooth, plush and unabashedly sweet.Easy3 ingredients
VodkaGodchildVodka, amaretto and heavy cream shaken over cracked ice and strained into a flute. A silky almond-cream treat from the Godfather family.Easy3 ingredients
VodkaGodmotherVodka takes the Scotch's place beside amaretto in this two-ingredient rocks drink. Cleaner and softer than the Godfather, with the same nutty warmth.Easy2 ingredients
AperitifGrizzly BearJagermeister, Kahlua and amaretto mellowed with milk over ice. Herbal roots and coffee sweetness in an unexpectedly smooth combination.Easy4 ingredients
WhiskeyJackhammerJack Daniels and amaretto in equal measure over ice. Sweet almond rounding off Tennessee whiskey — simple and forceful.Easy2 ingredients
VodkaKool-Aid ShotVodka, amaretto, triple sec and sloe gin stirred with cranberry over ice. Tastes uncannily like the childhood drink it's named for — with none of the…Easy5 ingredients
OtherLunch BoxBeer and a splash of orange juice in a pint glass with a shot of amaretto dropped in. The result tastes improbably like orange soda.Easy3 ingredients
VodkaOrgasmAmaretto, triple sec, vodka and creme de cacao shaken with cream into a notorious dessert cocktail. Silky, nutty and sweet enough to earn its…Easy5 ingredients
WhiskeyRed SnapperCrown Royal and amaretto shaken with cranberry juice and shot back. Smooth Canadian whisky wrapped in almond and berry.Easy3 ingredients
GinSalted Toffee MartiniToffee gin shaken with chocolate liqueur and amaretto, served in a glass rimmed with chocolate sauce and grated salted chocolate. Dessert-counter…Medium5 ingredients
BrandyScooterEqual parts brandy, amaretto and light cream shaken over cracked ice. A smooth, nutty dessert sipper that goes down almost too easily.Easy3 ingredients
WhiskeyTennesee MudCoffee fortified with equal big pours of Jack Daniels and amaretto, capped with whipped cream. A dessert coffee that means business.Easy4 ingredients
RumTexas SlingKahlua, Irish cream, amaretto and 151 blended smooth with cream and ice, topped with whipped cream. A frozen dessert sling with a Texan swagger.Easy5 ingredients
WhiskeyThe Jimmy ConwayIrish whiskey and Disaronno over ice, filled with cranberry and finished with lemon. Smooth, fruity and named for a wiseguy.Easy3 ingredients
WhiskeyTurkeyballWild Turkey and amaretto shaken with a splash of pineapple, strained into a shot glass. Bourbon heat wrapped in almond sweetness.Easy3 ingredients
RumZippy's RevengeRum and amaretto shaken into grape Kool-Aid until the sugar dissolves. Childhood flavors weaponized for grown-ups.Easy3 ingredients