Bocce Ball

What a cute name for an Italian drink. I can see bocce players sipping these between bowls on a sunny lawn. That's where I got the inspiration for this photo. The bocce balls and oranges suggest that the game is afoot.

And this is a light and tasty drink that is well suited to outdoor drinking. It's not too strong or sweet. I really notice the quality of the biscotti-tasting Lazzaroni, and the subtle marzipan flavor that comes through the orange juice.

• 2 oz. amaretto (Lazzaroni used)
• orange juice
•  orange slice

Add amaretto to a highball glass and fill it with ice. Top with orange juice and stir, then garnish with the orange slice.

Amaretto Sour

This is probably the quintessential amaretto cocktail--the one at the forefront of everyone's mind. That's why I've been putting it off for some time. I like the more obscure, the arcane.

But as far as sours go, it is really easy. Take care to serve this up in a sour glass. Otherwise it will just be a Fix of some sort. There's only two ingredient and a garnish, so it's hard to screw up.

• 2 oz. amaretto (Lazzaroni used)
• 1 oz. lemon juice
• orange slice

Combine juice and amaretto in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a sour glass. Garnish with the orange slice.