Amaretto Sour Mocktail: Almond and Lemon

An amaretto sour mocktail combines an almond base with lemon.

Serving inspiration from the ProstZero drink collection: golden ginger sour

An amaretto sour mocktail combines an almond base with lemon. This recipe uses non-alcoholic almond syrup rather than regular amaretto liqueur. Water dilutes the concentrated syrup to drinking strength.

The quantities make one serving. Measure the ingredients before mixing and chill any mixer. Syrups, juices and bottled alternatives vary in sweetness and acidity, so taste the base before topping up.

Ingredients for one serving

  • 20 ml non-alcoholic almond syrup
  • 25 ml lemon juice
  • 60 ml cold water
  • 20 ml orange juice
  • Ice

Method

  1. Add all liquid ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake firmly.
  3. Strain into a short glass over fresh ice.
  4. Garnish with orange peel.

Getting the balance right

Almond syrup is intensely flavoured and sweet. With a strong product, start with 15 ml and increase water accordingly. Orange rounds out lemon without adding a second syrup. Check ingredients for almond or nut allergies.

Variation and substitutions

With a non-alcoholic amaretto alternative, use 50 ml base and reduce water to 30 ml. Initially omit syrup and rebalance sweetness.

Preparing several servings

Measure juice, purée and syrup shortly before serving. Add ice and carbonated ingredients when you make the drink. To serve a group, multiply the quantities, but adjust one glass first before mixing the whole pitcher.

Common question

Does it need egg white?

No. This recipe works without egg or a promised foam layer. The almond, acidity and dilution balance matters most.

Find more ideas in our mocktail recipe guide . Compare this with Virgin Mai Tai: Almond, Lime and Orange or browse the drink collection .