What is an Amaretto Whisky Sour?
An Amaretto Whisky Sour is a whisky-based sour softened with the warm, almond-and-marzipan sweetness of amaretto, balanced against bright citrus for a silky, tangy finish. MXTOLOGY's version is a ready-to-drink Amaretto Whisky Sour in a 130ml pouch — 10.6% ABV and 1.1 standard drinks — made fresh in Australia with real spirits and no artificial ingredients.
The Amaretto Whisky Sour is an Activatable Cocktail — open the pouch, close the lid, give it a shake to liven the flavours, then sip. Silky sour. $14 each. 10.6% ABV · 1.1 standard drinks · 130ml · made fresh in Australia.
Get the Amaretto Whisky Sour pouch →Where a classic sour leans sharp and spirit-forward, the amaretto rounds it off. You get the backbone of whisky, a gentle nutty sweetness, and a citrus lift that keeps every sip fresh rather than cloying. It's a genuinely crowd-pleasing sour — approachable without losing its edge.
Want the full flavour story and exact ingredients? They live on the Amaretto Whisky Sour product page, and the method is on the Amaretto Whisky Sour recipe page.
Why is this the easiest sour you'll ever pour?
Because a traditional whisky sour needs a shaker, ice, measuring, citrus and (for that signature foam) an egg white or aquafaba — while MXTOLOGY's Amaretto Whisky Sour is already mixed in the pouch and builds its own crema when you shake it. There's no bar kit, no measuring and no mess. The ritual is simply Open · Close · Shake · Sip.
Sours are notoriously the fussiest cocktails to get right at home. Balance the sweet-to-sour ratio wrong and it's undrinkable; forget the shake and there's no texture. The pouch removes every variable and keeps the ritual that matters.
Open · Close · Shake · Sip, step by step
- Open the spout — the flexible pouch expands and takes a big breath of fresh air.
- Close the lid — only a resealable pouch lets you seal it back up.
- Shake the cocktail in its own vessel to liven the citrus and build a real crema on top — inside the very vessel you drink from.
- Sip straight from the pouch, or pour over ice in a glass.
How is a pouched sour different from a bottled or canned one?
A pouched sour is the only ready-to-drink sour you can activate and build crema inside its own drinking vessel. A bottle can't manage it — only a tiny pocket of air sits in the neck. A can can't either — once it's open it can't be re-closed to shake. MXTOLOGY's resealable, expandable pouch is what makes Open · Close · Shake · Sip possible, which is why the format is trademarked as Activatable Cocktails.
| Format | Re-sealable to shake? | Builds crema in-vessel? | Glass-free & chillable |
|---|---|---|---|
| MXTOLOGY pouch | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bottle | No | No (tiny neck air only) | No |
| Can | No | No | Partly |
| Make-it-yourself | N/A (shaker) | Yes, with effort | No |
How much alcohol is in the MXTOLOGY Amaretto Whisky Sour?
MXTOLOGY's Amaretto Whisky Sour is 10.6% ABV and contains 1.1 standard drinks per 130ml pouch. That figure is printed on the pouch and shown on the product page, so you always know exactly what you're drinking. 18+ only, and please drink responsibly.
Because each pouch is a single, defined serve, it's easy to keep track — no free-pouring, no guessing at ratios.
When should you reach for an Amaretto Whisky Sour?
Reach for it whenever you want a sit-back, silky sour without the setup — think a sunset on the deck, a long lunch that drifts into afternoon, or a glass-free option by the pool. Because it's pouched, not bottled, it's lightweight, chillable and perfect for beaches, race days, festivals and events where glass isn't welcome.
It's a natural for anyone who loves a whisky sour but finds the almond-sweet edge makes it more inviting. It also sits nicely alongside its stablemates — try it next to the rest of the MXTOLOGY range, from the Shiso Sour to the Espresso Martini, when you're building a mixed case.
Building a mixed case
MXTOLOGY uses mix-and-match pricing: $14 each, $13 each when you buy 3 or more, and $12 each when you buy 6 or more, with the discount applied automatically at checkout. Stack a few Amaretto Whisky Sours in with your favourites and let the case pay you back.
How do you serve an Amaretto Whisky Sour for the best crema?
For the best crema, chill the pouch, then Open, Close and Shake firmly for several seconds before you sip — the shake is what livens the citrus and lifts a silky foam to the top. Pour over fresh ice in a short glass if you like, or sip straight from the pouch. The full serving method is on the recipe page.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Amaretto Whisky Sour taste like a real cocktail?
Yes — it's made fresh in Australia with real spirits and no artificial ingredients, so it drinks like a proper amaretto-softened whisky sour: nutty, tangy and silky. The shake step builds a genuine crema, which is what gives an authentic sour its texture.
Do I need a shaker or any bar tools?
No — the pouch is your shaker. You shake the sealed pouch itself (not a separate bar shaker) to liven the flavours and build crema in the vessel you drink from. That's the whole Open · Close · Shake · Sip ritual, no equipment required.
How many standard drinks are in one pouch?
One 130ml MXTOLOGY Amaretto Whisky Sour contains 1.1 standard drinks at 10.6% ABV. The exact figures are on the pouch and the product page. It's an 18+ product — please enjoy responsibly.
Can I take it to the pool, beach or a festival?
Yes — the pouch is glass-free, lightweight and chillable, which makes it ideal for pools, beaches, festivals, race days and events where glass isn't allowed. Just keep it cold and drink responsibly.
Where can I see the ingredients and recipe?
The full ingredients are on the Amaretto Whisky Sour product page and the serving method is on the recipe page. Both are the source of truth for this cocktail.
18+ only. Drink responsibly. Each pouch's exact ABV and standard drinks appear on its product page.
Mix and match any of the 11 pouches and the more you add, the less each one costs — the discount applies automatically at checkout.
