If you love the classic cocktail, Amaretto Old Fashioned is for you. This alcoholic drink elevates the traditional Old Fashioned with the almond liqueur. It’s a must-try for anyone exploring creative mixology.
Contents
Amaretto Old Fashioned Recipe
Amaretto Old Fashioned is a creative twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail. It incorporates amaretto for a distinct almond sweetness.
This cocktail is often enjoyed as an after-dinner drink or during cocktail hour. Its rich and complex flavors make it a favorite among bourbon and amaretto enthusiasts alike.
Pair this beverage with dark chocolate truffles, apple crumble or tarte tatin, pecan or almond tart, or caramelized peaches or plums with creamy mascarpone.
For savory options, you can enjoy the drink with a charcuterie board with aged cheeses, smoked almonds, and seared duck breast with cherry sauce.
This is how to make the Amaretto Old Fashioned:
Amaretto Old Fashioned
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz bourbon
- ¾ oz amaretto
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- ½ oz sugarcane syrup or simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Orange peel for garnish
- Maraschino cherry optional
Instructions
- In a mixing glass, combine bourbon, amaretto, bitters, and sugarcane syrup.
- Fill the glass with ice and stir for about 20-30 seconds to chill and dilute the drink.
- Strain into a short glass filled with a large ice cube.
- Express the orange peel over the drink by squeezing it to release the oils, then drop it in as garnish.
- Optionally, add a maraschino cherry for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
- For a stronger bourbon-forward taste, reduce amaretto to ½ oz.
- If you like it sweeter, add an extra ¼ oz of sugarcane syrup.
- Try a smoked version by torching the orange peel before adding it.
Similar Recipes:
Variations
Amaretto Old Fashioned can be customized to have different flavors and tastes. Here are some suggestions:
- Coffee Infusion
- Add ¼ oz of coffee liqueur
- Use coffee-infused bourbon
- Garnish with a coffee bean alongside the orange peel
- Smoky Version
- Replace bourbon with a smoky whiskey like mezcal or a peated Scotch
- Add a dash of chocolate bitters alongside the Angostura
- Garnish with charred orange peel
- Spiced Amaretto Old Fashioned
- Use spiced rum instead of bourbon
- Add a cinnamon stick as garnish
- Use demerara syrup instead of simple syrup
- Add a dash of orange bitters
- Nutty Addition
- Use rye whiskey instead of bourbon for more spice
- Add ¼ oz of nocino (walnut liqueur)
- Garnish with expressed orange peel and a toasted walnut
- Amaretto Cherry Old Fashioned
- Add ¼ oz of cherry liqueur or cherry syrup
- Use bourbon infused with dried cherries
- Garnish with brandied cherries instead of maraschino
- Citrus Amaretto Old Fashioned
- Add a barspoon of fresh lemon juice
- Use orange bitters instead of Angostura
- Garnish with both orange and lemon peels