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Bottle Fifteen - Amaro

July 05, 2017 by Paul Baker in 15 - Amaro

Amaro is an Italian herbal liquor, traditionally consumed neat as a post-dinner aperitif. It’s been used in cocktails since the pre-prohibition era, and is featured in many vintage and modern classics. Though typically syrupy and slightly bitter, amari vary widely in flavour. Light amari, like the popular Amaro Nonino, are usually clearer in flavour with more citrus notes to balance their inherent bitterness. Medium amari, like Montenegro, Averna, Lucano and Ramazzotti are more evenly balanced but still retain individual characteristics. As it’s difficult to substitute one amaro for another, we typically keep multiple bottles and share them amongst ourselves. The next few posts will showcase some of our favourite cocktails that feature amaro.

Amaro Cocktails

Featured
tequila, averna, St-Germain, mezcal, orange bitters
Midnight Bouquet
tequila, averna, St-Germain, mezcal, orange bitters
tequila, averna, St-Germain, mezcal, orange bitters
fernet, tequila, amaro, benedictine, Xocolatl Mole Bitters
The Revenge
fernet, tequila, amaro, benedictine, Xocolatl Mole Bitters
fernet, tequila, amaro, benedictine, Xocolatl Mole Bitters
tequila, St-Germain, sweet vermouth, amaro
Mi Amaro
tequila, St-Germain, sweet vermouth, amaro
tequila, St-Germain, sweet vermouth, amaro
scotch, apple brandy, Benedictine, amaro, ginger syrup, aromatic bitters
The Stock Tip
scotch, apple brandy, Benedictine, amaro, ginger syrup, aromatic bitters
scotch, apple brandy, Benedictine, amaro, ginger syrup, aromatic bitters
brandy, amaro, rye, chamomile ginger bitters, benedictine
The Comeback
brandy, amaro, rye, chamomile ginger bitters, benedictine
brandy, amaro, rye, chamomile ginger bitters, benedictine
London Dry gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino, amaro
Lucino's Delight
London Dry gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino, amaro
London Dry gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino, amaro
bourbon, amaro, orange bitters, brandied cherry
Black Manhattan
bourbon, amaro, orange bitters, brandied cherry
bourbon, amaro, orange bitters, brandied cherry
bourbon, amaro, aperol, lemon juice
Paper Plane
bourbon, amaro, aperol, lemon juice
bourbon, amaro, aperol, lemon juice
rye, dry vermouth, amaro, maraschino
Brooklyn
rye, dry vermouth, amaro, maraschino
rye, dry vermouth, amaro, maraschino
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Bottle Fifteen - Amaro
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Amaro is an Italian herbal liquor, traditionally consumed neat as a post-dinner aperitif. It’s been used in cocktails since the pre-prohibition era, and is featured in many vintage and modern classics. Though typically syrupy and slightly bitter, amari vary widely in flavour.

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July 05, 2017 /Paul Baker
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15 - Amaro
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