Amaratini Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

1

Chill glass

Place a martini or coupe glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to ensure a chilled serving vessel.

2

Combine ingredients

In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, add 2 oz amaretto, 1 oz vodka, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.25 oz simple syrup, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

3

Add ice and stir (or shake)

Add about 1 cup of ice to the shaker or mixing glass. For a silkier, clearer cocktail, stir briskly for 20–30 seconds. If you prefer a brighter, slightly frothier texture, shake vigorously for 8–10 seconds.

4

Strain

Discard ice or water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled martini or coupe glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer (if available) to catch any small ice shards or pulp from the lemon juice.

Garnish & Finish

5

Express the oils of a lemon twist over the drink by holding the twist skin-side down about 3 inches above the surface and giving it a quick bend so the oils spray onto the cocktail. Rub the twist around the rim of the glass, then drop it into the drink.

6

If using, gently float 2–3 toasted almond slices on the surface for aroma and a pleasant textural accent. Serve immediately.