Amaretto Sunrise
The Amaretto Sunrise is a delightful cocktail that combines the sweet, nutty flavor of amaretto liqueur with vibrant orange juice and a splash of grenadine, creating a stunning sunrise effect in the glass.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Collins glass
- 4 ingredients
Amaretto Sunrise
Ingredients
- Amaretto1½ oz
- Orange juice3 oz
- Grenadine½ oz
- Orange1 slice
Method
- Fill a Collins glass with ice.
- Pour in the amaretto and orange juice.
- Slowly add the grenadine and let it sink. Do not stir.
- Garnish with the orange slice.
What you need
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A long bar spoon
Long enough to reach the bottom of a tall glass, with a twisted stem.
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Few liqueurs capture the essence of Italian craftsmanship quite like amaretto. This amber-hued spirit, with its distinctive almond-like sweetness and subtle bitter undertones, has become a cornerstone ingredient in bars worldwide.
See 40 Amaretto drinksWhere it comes from
The Amaretto Sunrise draws inspiration from the classic Tequila Sunrise, representing the popular layered cocktail trend that emphasizes visual presentation. This drink emerged in the 1980s as bartenders recognized the appeal of gradient-colored cocktails and sunrise-themed imagery.
Tips from the bar
- Layer ingredients carefully for visual impact
- use grenadine sinking technique
- serve in tall glass without stirring
Twists worth trying
- Royal Sunrise
- An upscale version with premium spirits and enhanced layering
- Golden Amaretto
- A golden interpretation using different colored liqueurs
- Sunset Variation
- A sunset variant with deeper red and orange hues
What to eat with it
- Sunrise pastries
- Fresh orange juice
- Almond croissants
- Honey-sweetened treats
- Citrus cakes
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Amaretto Sunrise?
A Amaretto Sunrise is made with amaretto, orange juice, grenadine, orange.
What glass do you use for a Amaretto Sunrise?
Serve a Amaretto Sunrise in a collins glass.
What does a Amaretto Sunrise taste like?
Expect sweet, nutty, fruity.
What can I make with Amaretto?
We have 40 drinks built around Amaretto. See them all on the Amaretto page.
Spec checked against Social & Cocktail. Reviewed November 7, 2026
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