Amaretto, a popular Italian almond-flavoured liquor, is also known as Amaretto. We have more information about Amaretto and how to mix it into cocktails.
It’s sweet and nutty with a hint of 1970’s nostalgia: it’s Amaretto! It’s a popular Italian liqueur that is almond-flavoured. It can be used in desserts as well as cocktails. It was popularized in the USA in the 1960s and has been used in various delicious cocktails. Is it worth buying? What brand is worth purchasing? Here are the facts.
What is Amaretto?
Amaretto, a liqueur with an almond flavour invented in Italy in 1851, is. It is sweet and bitter. Amaretto, in Italian, means “little bitter”. You’ll never forget the distinctive flavour of Amaretto once you have it once. The popular Italian sweet amaretto cookies may be familiar with the flavour.
Although it tastes like almonds, Amaretto isn’t usually made with almonds. It is made from the kernels of apricot pits which give it its almond flavour. This is also true for creme de noyaux, the almond-flavoured liqueur responsible for the pink squirrel.
In the 1960s, Amaretto was first imported to the United States. It was very popular by the 1970s and can be found in many cocktails from that era. It was second in popularity to Kahlua by the 1980s.
What is the taste of Amaretto?
Amaretto is rich and sweet with strong almond flavours, vanilla notes, and a slightly bitter finish. Amaretto from high-quality brands has a refined flavour. We recommend buying at least a mid-priced one. As the flavour is too strong, low-quality brands are not worth purchasing.
What is the alcohol content of amaretto wine? It has an average alcohol content of 21 to 28% ABV, depending on its brand. It is 40% ABV for spirits such as whiskey or vodka, vodka, and Gin.
It’s why we love it.
Although Amaretto may seem a bit 1970s-ish, we love its sweet almond flavour. You can enjoy it best in a classic Amaretto Sour with Bourbon, fresh lemon and other spirits. Remember, a little goes quite a distance!
What is the cost of this?
Amaretto is a mid-priced liquor compared to other liquors. Prices vary from $10 to $20 for a bottle of 750ml.
Which brands are the best? Avoid DeKuyper. Lazzaroni Amaretto is a good mid-priced alternative. Amore is a classic brand that works well as a lower-priced alternative.
Most popular amaretto cocktails
Amaretto can be drunk straight or mixed into cocktails. These are some of the most well-known cocktails made with Amaretto. You can also see the complete list below for more inspiration.
Amaretto Sour
The classic! Do you still remember those sweet-and-sour amaretto sour sours? We can convince you that this drink can be one of the most delicious cocktails. The perfect amaretto cocktail is made with Bourbon and fresh orange.
Amaretto Coffee
Coffee and Amaretto are the perfect combinations! The bitter coffee is enhanced with Amaretto’s spice and nuttiness. Add frothy whipped topping and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Amaretto Stone Sour
The Amaretto Stone Sour is one of the refreshing and most citrus-forward amaretto beverages you can find: Stone sour is an orange-based sour. It is light and refreshing and great for drinking at brunch or reading a book.
Italian Margarita
The Italian Margarita is a blend of Mexican and Italian cuisines. This twist on the classic cocktail substitutes orange liqueur with Amaretto. The almond essence gives it a distinctly Italian feel.
Amaretto Sour
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) amaretto
- 1/2 ounce 1 teaspoon) Bourbon whiskey
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon simple sugar or maple syrup
- One egg yolk (optional).
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Cocktail cherry or Luxardo Cherry, Lemon slice.
Instructions
- Mix the lemon juice, syrup and bitters in a shaker with no ice. For 15 seconds, shake the cocktail.
- Add the ice to a cocktail shaker. For 30 seconds, shake the cocktail shaker again.
- Strain the drink into an insulated glass. The foam will settle at the top. Add a cocktail cherry to garnish.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute 2 tablespoons aquafaba (liquid derived from chickpeas cans) with 1 teaspoon water.