Amaretto Sour Jello Shot
Sweet almond meets bright citrus in this beloved bar classic—perfectly balanced between nutty sweetness and tangy lemon punch.
- 1 boxlemon gelatin(3 oz box)
- 1 cupboiling water
- ½ cupamaretto
- 2 tbspfresh lemon juice
- 2 tbspbourbon(optional)
- maraschino cherry, lemon twistgarnish
- 1Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water.
- 2Let cool for 3 minutes.
- 3Add amaretto, lemon juice, and bourbon if using.
- 4Stir well to combine.
- 5Pour into shot cups.
- 6Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- 7Garnish with cherry and lemon twist before serving.
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The Amaretto Sour became a 1970s cocktail sensation, beloved for its approachable sweet-sour balance. This jello shot version delivers that same almond-citrus harmony.
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