Liqueurs
Amaretto
Bittersweet almond liqueur with marzipan richness and a toasty finish. Shaken with lemon it becomes one of the great crowd-pleaser sours.
Origin · Saronno, ItalyBack to your bar
28%
ABV
56 proof
The story
Origin and evolution
Italian producers steeped apricot kernels and almonds in spirit to create the marzipan-like liqueur.
Saronno's legend of a widowed innkeeper's gift gave amaretto its romantic origin story.
The Amaretto Sour carried it from after-dinner sipper to cocktail staple.
On the palate
Flavor profile
Key markers
AlmondMarzipanSweetToastyStone fruit
Pairs beautifully with
LemonBourbonCoffeeCherry
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