Ingredients

• amaretto
• fresh lemon juice
• well-chilled sparkling water
• simple syrup
• ice cubes
• lemon slice for decoration
• small sprig of rosemary or a few mint leaves

Instructions

1. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour in the amaretto and fresh lemon juice.
3. Add the simple syrup if desired and stir for a few seconds.
4. Slowly pour in the well-chilled sparkling water.
5. Gently stir once to preserve the bubbles.
6. Garnish with a lemon slice.
7. Add a small sprig of rosemary or a few mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.
8. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice to achieve a brighter and more natural acidity.
9. For a less sweet cocktail, omit the simple syrup entirely.
10. Serve the sparkling water very cold to preserve maximum freshness and bubbles.
11. A neutral sparkling water allows the almond notes of the amaretto to remain well pronounced.
12. May contain nuts or traces of nuts depending on the brand of amaretto used.
13. Consume immediately after preparation to fully enjoy the bubbles and freshness of the lemon.
14. Highball glass
15. Bar spoon
16. Jigger
17. Lemon squeezer
18. Serve in a tall clear glass filled with ice to highlight the amber color of the cocktail. Garnish with a thin slice of lemon and a small sprig of rosemary for an elegant and summery presentation.
19. Lighter: use 30 ml of amaretto and increase the sparkling water to 120 ml.
20. More citrusy: add an additional 10 ml of lemon juice.
21. Herbaceous: add a slightly crumpled sprig of rosemary or a few mint leaves.
22. Alcohol-free: replace the amaretto with alcohol-free orgeat syrup and adjust the amount according to its sugar level.