Amaretto

What is Amaretto?

Amaretto is a sweet liqueur with almond flavour and comes from Italy. The name amaretto is derived from the Italian word amaro, which means 'bitter'. The liqueur owes its name to its bitter taste tones.

How is Amaretto made?

Amaretto is made using the kernels of almonds or apricots or both.
It is not a distillate but an infusion. An infusion is a decoction of plants where the alcohol is poured over the almonds or apricots.

How much alcohol does Amaretto contain?

Amaretto contains approximately 28 percent alcohol.