Amaretto cocktails
Sweet almond richness with a hint of bitter — amaretto deepens whatever it touches. In the French Connection, it finds perfect balance alongside cognac; in the IBA Tiki, it adds warmth to an already sun-soaked glass.
2 classic recipes from our canon that use amaretto — Amaretto sits in our liqueurs & fortified shelf.
French Connection
Cognac and amaretto, over ice — two ingredients, deep almond warmth.
Ingredients
- ◆35 ml cognac
- ◆35 ml amaretto
Method
- 1Build both over ice in a rocks glass.
- 2Stir gently to combine.
PRO TIP
All about the ratio — keep the amaretto from taking over.
Garnish — Orange twist
IBA Tiki
A modern rum tiki with amaretto, passion fruit and pineapple over a slice of muddled ginger.
Ingredients
- ◆30 ml white rum
- ◆30 ml dark rum
- ◆15 ml amaretto
- ◆5 ml frangelico
- ◆5 drops maraschino liqueur
- ◆30 ml passion fruit syrup
- ◆90 ml pineapple juice
- ◆30 ml lime juice
Method
- 1Muddle a thin slice of ginger in the shaker.
- 2Add the rest and shake vigorously with ice.
- 3Strain into a tiki glass filled with pebble ice.
PRO TIP
The muddled ginger is the modern twist — don't skip it.
Garnish — Citrus and dehydrated pineapple
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