If your only experience with an Amaretto Sour involves a cloyingly sweet mixture from the 1970s, it’s time for a reintroduction. This is the Amaretto Sour, reborn. This modern classic, popularized by bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler, is a sophisticated reinvention of the original. It balances the nutty sweetness of amaretto with the complex backbone of high-proof…
Some cocktails are bright and zippy, others are bold and boozy. Then there are drinks like the Toasted Almond Martini that fall into the “comfort cocktail” category—smooth, creamy, nutty, and utterly satisfying. It’s the kind of cocktail I like to serve at the end of a long day or as a cozy companion to dessert….
The Godfather Cocktail is an elegant, easy-to-make drink that combines the smoothness of Scotch whisky with the nutty sweetness of amaretto. This classic cocktail is known for its simple yet sophisticated flavor profile, offering a perfect balance of the bold, smoky notes of Scotch and the almond-forward sweetness of amaretto liqueur. Popularized in the 1970s,…