Amaretto Sour - Essence pack
The Amaretto Sour Essence Pack brings together the essential flavour products needed to create approximately 18 smooth and citrusy Amaretto Sour cocktails at home.
This composite pack includes Still Spirits Top Shelf Amaretto, Top Shelf Liqueur Base C and Simple Syrup. Prepare the amaretto-style liqueur with your own vodka or neutral spirit, then combine it with fresh lemon juice, egg white and aromatic bitters using the full VHHB cocktail recipe.
Pack Includes
- 1 x Still Spirits Top Shelf Amaretto 50ml
- 1 x Top Shelf Liqueur Base C 320g
- 1 x Simple Syrup 750ml
Approximate yield: 1.125 litres of prepared Amaretto Liqueur, enough for approximately 18 full cocktails using a 60ml serve.
Amaretto Cocktail Recipe
$32.00
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The Amaretto Sour Essence Pack is a convenient composite product created for customers who want to make the classic VHHB Amaretto Sour Cocktail at home.
It combines the smooth almond flavour of Still Spirits Top Shelf Amaretto with the body and sweetness supplied by Top Shelf Liqueur Base C.
A 750ml bottle of Simple Syrup is also included, giving you the syrup required for the cocktail recipe and plenty left for other mixed drinks.
Once the amaretto-style liqueur has been prepared, use 60ml per cocktail with fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white and aromatic bitters. The result is a rich yet refreshing drink with sweet almond character, bright citrus acidity and a smooth layer of foam.
The Amaretto Sour Essence Pack gives home cocktail makers the flavour base, liqueur body and syrup needed to recreate a smooth Amaretto Sour. Prepare the included flavouring with your own neutral spirit, follow the VHHB cocktail recipe and enjoy approximately 18 rich almond and citrus cocktails at home
How to Prepare the Amaretto Liqueur
Before making the cocktail, prepare the Still Spirits Top Shelf Amaretto.
- Pour 850ml of vodka or suitable neutral spirit at approximately 40% into a 2 L Jug
- Slowly add Top Shelf Liqueur Base C contents while stirring with a whisk.
- Add full 50ml bottle of Still Spirits Top Shelf Amaretto
- Top up the mixture with water to a final volume of 1.125 litres.
- Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
- Transfer the finished liqueur into clean, sealed bottles.
- Allow the flavours to blend before making the cocktail.
This provides approximately 18 full Amaretto Sour cocktails, with around 45ml of prepared liqueur remaining.
The included Simple Syrup is not the limiting ingredient. Each cocktail uses only 10ml, so the 750ml bottle contains enough syrup for many additional cocktails.
The Amaretto Sour Essence Pack gives home cocktail makers the flavour base, liqueur body and syrup needed to recreate a smooth Amaretto Sour. Prepare the included flavouring with your own neutral spirit, follow the VHHB cocktail recipe and enjoy approximately 18 rich almond and citrus cocktails at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the pack contain alcohol?
No. Vodka or a suitable neutral spirit is not included.
You will need alcohol base at 40% .
Is the Essence ready to use directly from the bottle?
No. The essences are a concentrated flavouring and must be prepared according to the instructions before use.
