
Amaretto Mist
Amaretto 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.
18% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
2 min
Time
165 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Other
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Amaretto· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Frangelico — hazelnut instead of almond, Orgeat — zero-proof almond swap
- Lime(optional)· not in your bar1
Instructions
Pour amaretto in an old-fashioned glass over crushed ice.
Add the wedge of lime and serve.
(A wedge of lemon may be substituted for lime, if preferred.)
Pairs well with
Lime sharpens the almond liqueur, so keep snacks light and crunchy:
- Salted almonds
- Lime sugar cookies
- Sesame crisps
- Fresh melon cubes




