Amaretto Sunset

Amaretto Sunset

Three shots of amaretto shaken briefly with triple sec and cider, served with an orange slice. Almond and apple in a mellow amber glow.

15.5% ABVMediumCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

3 min

Time

350 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Other

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Triple Sec· not in your bar¾ oz

    Or swap: Cointreau — smoother and drier, Grand Marnier — richer, cognac-based

  • Ice· not in your barAdd 1/2 cup
  • Amaretto· not in your bar3 shots

    Or swap: Frangelico — hazelnut instead of almond, Orgeat — zero-proof almond swap

  • Hard Cider· not in your bar1/2 cup

    Or swap: Apple Cider — zero-proof swap

Instructions

  1. Shake ingredients in bartender's mixer quickly, just 5 shakes.

  2. Strain out ice.

  3. Serve in glass immediately with a slice of orange.

Pairs well with

Amaretto sinking through cider glows autumn-sweet for orchard bites:

  • Apple slices with caramel
  • Almond biscotti
  • Cinnamon sugar donuts
  • Cheddar cubes

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