WebAmaretto is a sweet Italian liqueur that originated in Saronno. Depending on the brand, it may be made from apricot kernels, bitter almonds, peach stones, or almonds, all of which are natural sources of the benzaldehyde that provides the almond-like flavour of the liqueur. It generally contains 21 to 28 percent alcohol by volume. When served as a beverage, amaretto can be drunk by itself, used as an ingredient to create several popular mixed …
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WebAmaretto is an almond-flavored liqueur that's often used as a cocktail mixer or as a flavoring in baked goods. It's an essential ingredient for any well-stocked home bar. Learn about its mysterious Italian origins, and get top-rated recipes for using amaretto. Photo by Getty Images.
WebWhat exactly is amaretto? Traditionally, amaretto is an Italian almond-flavored liqueur, and legend has it the nutty spirit was Leonardo da Vinci’s drink of choice. But few know the spirit can be made with anything from apricot kernels and peach pits to almond extract and crumbled up cookies steeped in booze.
WebAmaretto is a popular almond-flavored liqueur that is most often made with apricot kernels, though the flavor can come from almonds. It's Italian in origin and is produced throughout the world today, including the Netherlands and the U.S. It remains a favorite liqueur in Italy and has found a home in bars throughout the world.
WebAmaretto is an almond-flavored liqueur used in many different cocktails. Whether you use the top branded Disaronno amaretto or another type, you'll never go wrong when you mix up classic amaretto drinks, sweet cocktails, or enticing shots. Once you learn what to mix with amaretto, you'll never wonder how to drink it again.
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WebIngredients 1 cup water 1 cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar 2 cups vodka 2 tablespoons almond extract 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions Bring water and both sugars to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until both sugars are dissolved. Remove from the heat and let …
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WebProduced at the Distillerie Franciacorta in Gussago (Brescia), Italy, Gozio Amaretto has been crafted using the same recipe and method since 1901. This all-natural amaretto is loaded with flavors of canned peaches, almonds and brown sugar. No artificial extracts or flavors are added.
Web2 oz amaretto Instructions Combine mint, lemon, and simple syrup in a shaker tin. Gently muddle, taking care to press all the juice from the lemon wedges without bruising the mint too badly. Add
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WebThe product was called Amaretto di Saronno (Amaretto from Saronno) until 2001, when it was rebranded as "Disaronno Originale" for marketing reasons. The company has promoted a legend about the origin of the drink: In 1525, a Saronno church commissioned artist Bernardino Luini, one of Leonardo da Vinci's pupils, to …