amaretto

Every time I walk into the store or roam around the famers’ market this time of year, I cannot resist heading straight for the cherries. They are in season, on sale, and going fast. I was trying to think of a way that I could make a THIRSTY THURSDAY recipe with them. Sure, I could add them to a classic vanilla milkshake for the kids, but that wouldn’t have quite the kick I was looking for to get me through the school supply shopping I have yet to tackle (yes, I know, time’s a tickin’ and I am clearly in denial).

One of my favorite cocktails is an amaretto sour, and everyone knows cherries and almonds are a good mix, so I thought why not mix up some sweet and sour cherries with some amaretto and see what happens. It was hard finding a recipe with amaretto and fresh cherries, but I was glad to see I wasn’t the only one with the idea, and saw this recipe from The Pet Lamb Girls. I, of course, doctored it up a bit, and when I did this is what happened and it was awesome:

Cherry Amaretto Sours (makes two)

1/2 cup fresh pitted cherries
1 lemon cut into wedges
2 Tbs light brown sugar
4 oz amaretto liqueur
4 oz lemon lime soda

Add ice to two small glasses to chill, and set aside. In a large glass, muddle together cherries, sugar, and lemon wedges until lemon is fully juiced and sugar is dissolved and cherries are juicy Divide this mixture among glasses. Then top with divided amaretto and soda. Garnish with a cherry.

Enjoy and think about school supply shopping another day.

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I was counting the minutes to Thirsty Thursday this week! I dubbed myself the mixologist this week, and concocted a little twist on a cocktail I have had in the past.

One of the signs you’re an old lady an adult is you have “a drink.” I was always told that it is a sign of maturity to be able to walk into a cocktail party, wedding, or any gathering and order your signature drink. I have always thought it was so vintagely cool to order an Old Fashioned or a Sidecar or a Manhattan.

Turns out, I’m not a fan of any of those cocktails.

My two favorite cocktails are an Amaretto Sour and a Vodka Tonic with raspberry flavored vodka. They are a bit girly but still contain some pretty standard liquors that you can order them anywhere.

A few weeks ago I was browsing the internet and saw a recipe for an Amaretto Kiss. It had amaretto, vodka, and cranberry, and looked delicious. I decided to experiment a bit, and I came up with my own version containing raspberry vodka, and I have to say it is better than the original.

Erin’s Raspberry Amaretto Kiss (makes one cocktail
1.5 oz (one shot) raspberry vodka
1.5 oz (on shot) amaretto
3 oz (two shots) cranberry juice
2 tbs fresh orange juice
Orange peel for garnish

In a shaker filled with ice, add vodka, amaretto, cranberry juice, and orange juice.

Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Pour into a martini glass and garnish with orange peel.

I have decided this would be the perfect cocktail to have before Thanksgiving dinner or to celebrate this holiday season.

(NOTE: I know you’re probably disgusted I have my tree up before Thanksgiving. However, let me explain, we had a pre lit tree that had all the lights out, so to get ready for AFTER Thanksgiving decorating, I had to remove all the old lights from our pre-lit tree because I am cheap frugal and didn’t want to buy a whole new tree. Then I was experimenting with other different lights. There are no ornaments on the tree, but rather than take it all down and put it up again next weekend, I just left it up for a little extra glow. No judgement please.)

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Thirsty Thursday: Cherry Amaretto Sours

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