A delicate amaretto, gin & citrus cocktail that's just right for that 'me-time' moment this weekend!
Jan 19, 2021
National Amaretto Day falls on Sunday 19 April this year, and we’re looking for any excuse to celebrate right now! We promise, if you are a fan of this sweet nutty liqueur but haven’t yet tried it with gin, then you are in for a treat with this cocktail recipe.
The Jockey Club is, in fact, a true classic gin cocktail that dates back to the 1930s, when the glamorous clientele of The Savoy loved to sip them as they hobnobbed with their rich and famous friends! Here, we’ve replaced the original ingredient of crème de noyaux (another, slightly bitter type of almond-flavoured liqueur) with the more commonly available (but just as delicious) amaretto.
We love the smooth, clean, citrus flavours of orange and lemon that shine through this delicate cocktail alongside the amaretto and gin, but you can add a little sugar syrup too, if you prefer your drinks on the sweeter side. Cheers!
50ml gin
20ml amaretto
15ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 dash orange bitters
1 dash Angostura bitters
10ml simple syrup (optional)
Shake all the ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass. Garnish with an orange zest twist and serve!
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