
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
Shake ingredients in bartender's mixer quickly, just 5 shakes.
Strain out ice.
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




