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Amaretto: cocktail uses and amounts

Find a drink to make with amaretto, see how much you need and check the other ingredients before you start.

Short answer

French Connection, Amaretto Sour, and IBA Tiki use amaretto. French Connection lists 30 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 3 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
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At a glance

Start with French Connection

French Connection takes about 5 minutes and lists 30 ml of amaretto.

A carefully balanced stirred classic led by cognac, with amaretto.

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

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Measurements and preparation

How much amaretto should you use?

Start with your chosen recipe’s amount. These examples show how the quantity and preparation change between drinks.

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3 cocktails using Amaretto

Compare the ingredient amounts and what else you need. Each recipe includes ml, cl, oz and parts, preparation steps and a tasting profile.

Amaretto Sour cocktail on a black background45 ml · Shaken

Amaretto Sour

Almond richness balanced by lemon, bourbon, and a soft foam.

Also needed: bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup. 7 minutes.

French Connection cocktail on a dark studio background30 ml · Stirred

French Connection

A carefully balanced stirred classic led by cognac, with amaretto.

Also needed: cognac. 5 minutes.

IBA Tiki cocktail on a dark studio background15 ml · Muddled

IBA Tiki

A layered tropical rum drink with passion fruit, pineapple, lime, ginger, and nutty liqueurs.

Also needed: aged rum, smoky rum, hazelnut liqueur, maraschino liqueur, passion fruit puree, pineapple juice, lime juice, and fresh ginger. 7 minutes.

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What to mix with amaretto

These ingredients appear together in the recipes above. Follow the full recipe for quantities and balance.

Quick answers

Amaretto cocktail questions

Which cocktails use amaretto?

French Connection, Amaretto Sour, and IBA Tiki use amaretto. French Connection lists 30 ml for 1 serving. Compare the 3 recipes below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.

How much amaretto do I need for a cocktail?

French Connection lists 30 ml for 1 serving; Amaretto Sour lists 45 ml for 1 serving; IBA Tiki lists 15 ml for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.

What else do I need to make French Connection?

Alongside amaretto, the required ingredients for French Connection are 45 ml cognac. Its stirred preparation takes about 5 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.

Is amaretto required or optional?

Amaretto is required in 3 of the 3 linked recipes. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.

Evidence

Sources & editorial note

Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 100-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.

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