Shaken...Not Stirred

Shaken…Not Stirred

-James Bond

 

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Can you see it? Can you taste it? You know what I’m talking about…come on, say it! Ok, ok I’ll say it for you this time…Amaretto Sour!!!! YAAAAAAAY!!! *crickets chirping* what is wrong with you people?! Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?! What? You thought I was going to say a martini? C’mon you cheeky chaps *in my very best British accent* Listen, I may not be a regular drinker but it don’t take no rocket scientist to know you need some steel hoo-has to deal with a martini, & they are seriously over rated if you don’t like the taste of straight liquor.  Now myself, I prefer a more fruity taste, without it being too sweet, which is often times the case when dealing with mixed drinks.  Now as a past, part-time bartender, I will bestow my expertise upon you. *I say this is the snootiest way possible* The reason I chose amaretto sour as my favorite drink is because it provides you with the perfect balance of sweet & sour, with the earthy undertones from the amaretto.  As I have said before, I am always searching for new things, and looking for the twists that people have put on existing things.  I don’t know if any of you have ever had your amaretto sour made using an egg as one of the ingredients, but I was totally blown away that someone was desecrating my favored drink with such a disgusting thing (I loathe eggs). So anyway, after watching this guy massacre this drink, I put my cape on (because let’s face it, I’m a superhero) and whooshed to my computer, to save all of you from this toxic waste.  Without further ado, I give you my favorite adult beverage.  *drops the mic, exits stage left*

Amaretto Sour

1 ½ -2oz. Amaretto

3-4 oz. Sweet & Sour Mix

1 tsp. of Grenadine

1 Cherry for garnish (optional, but it’s soooo pretty)

**If you want to impress your friends with this drink**

1.       Pour amaretto in glass first, THEN add ice to about half way.

·         I recommend using a low ball glass (any glass that is about that size will work)

2.       Pour sweet & sour mix in very slowly and towards the center of the glass

·         This will cause you to have two different colors

·         You can also pour the mix over the back of a spoon (bartender’s trick)

·         Depending on personal tastes, you may not use all 4 oz. of sweet & sour mix*

3.       Pour tsp. of grenadine from the center of the glass, outwards towards the edges

·         This will cause another layer of color

·         Because grenadine is heavier than the s&s mix you will want to start at the center of the glass and then make a circle.

4.       Place a sliced cherry on the rim of the glass or you just drop one in whole

·         I prefer using maraschino cherries with the stem attached

5.       Serve and enjoy!!!

***please drink responsibly***