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Jun 12, 2024 · The nuances between Italian amaro and red aperitivo liqueurs can be subtle, and are often enjoyed in very different ways. Here are the main similarities and differences between the two.
Apr 1, 2024 · These amaro cocktails are some of the top ways to make drinks with this family of Italian bitter liqueurs! Explore the bittersweet world of amari with mixed drinks from classic cocktails to unique modern spins.
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- Paper Plane. Bartender Sam Ross created this Last Word riff for the menu of Chicago’s The Violet Hour in 2008, naming it after the popular M.I.A. song “Paper Planes.”
- Brown & Orange. Cleveland bartender Dave Taha created this aromatic and spirit-forward whiskey drink in honor of his beloved hometown football team, the Cleveland Browns.
- Miss Elena. Amari have become popular additions to Espresso Martini variations like this riff from bartender Beau Bradley, which combines vodka, Mr Black coffee liqueur, Amaro Nonino Quintessentia, sweet pedro ximénez sherry, and simple syrup.
- 25th Hour. For this loose riff on a Rob Roy, Toronto bartender Sandy de Almedia bolsters a base of smoky Islay scotch with Amaro Nonino Quintessentia and a hefty splash of late-bottled-vintage port.
- Milady's Spritz. If you haven't mixed Aperol and amaro before, consider this spritz your sign to do so. It's a testament to the bubbly powers of Lambrusco.
- Black Manhattan. Marc Farrell of Ten to One Rum wants to introduce the Caribbean's history, heritage, and culture into people's understanding of rum. He shared this recipe for a rich and layered riff on the Manhattan, which pairs rum with the soft herbal notes of Averna Amaro Siciliano, a sweeter amaro.
- Kind of Blue. This eye-catching cocktail calls for Cappelletti Vino Amaro Pasubio, a piney alpine amaro that happens to be delicious when served on the rocks.
- Paper Plane. The Paper Plane has just enough sweetness to counteract its bitter and sour notes, combining bourbon, Aperol, Nonino Quintessentia amaro, and lemon juice.
- What Is Amaro?
- How Do You Drink Amari?
- Common Types of Amari
- Aperol
- Averna
- Braùlio
- Campari
- Cardamaro
- Ciocaro
- Cynar
An amaro is a bittersweet herbal liqueur that is made by infusing an alcoholic base, such as a neutral spirit, grape brandy, or wine, with botanical ingredients that include herbs, citrus peels, roots, spices, and flowers; the exact recipes are often closely held secrets. The resulting liquid is sweetened and then aged. Amari (the plural of amaro) ...
Teague recommends trying an amaro neat, on its own, before mixing it into a cocktail. Italians will typically serve a one-and-a-half to two-ounce pour, says Zed. Once you’re acquainted with a particular amaro’s flavors, you can serve it on ice or add seltzer water for a low-ABV and sessionable drink. Cocktails that feature amari run the gamut, from...
There are no technical classifications for amari, but a rough breakdown by category may be helpful. Alpine Herbaceous alpine amari are often made with pine, fir, gentian, and other plants that are native to mountainous regions. They are typically light in body. Carciofo Carciofo amari are made with artichoke leaves, which impart bitter and vegetal ...
You’ve almost certainly heard of Aperol, thanks to the ubiquitous Aperol Spritz. In 1919, brothers Luigi and Silvio Barberi took over their family’s company and launched the vivid orange-red liqueur in Padua with ingredients that include bitter and sweet oranges and rhubarb. (Drinkers also speculate that gentian and cinchona bark are in the secret ...
This sweet amaro was the first licensed spirit of Sicily. In 1868, a monk gifted his secret recipe to textile merchant Don Salvatore Averna. The resulting 60-ingredient recipe has been passed down for more than 150 years and has since come to define Sicilian amaro, which is known for its prominent citrus notes. Although the recipe is closely guarde...
Perhaps the most well-known alpine amaro, Braùlio dates to 1875, when pharmacist Francesco Pauloni developed a recipe using ingredients from the landscape of Bormio, Italy, near the Swiss border. The closely guarded recipe includes more than 20 local herbs and botanicals, which are steeped in a neutral spirit and aged in Slovenian oak barrels for t...
Beloved by bartenders for its mixability, Campari is an essential component of several classic cocktails, including the Negroni and its many variants, as well as more contemporary additions to the canon such as the tropical-inspired Jungle Bird. Gaspare Campari invented the liqueur in 1860 near Milan. Like most amari, its recipe is a closely held s...
Piedmontese scholar and herbalist Rachele Torlasco Bosca was inspired by the health benefits of the cardoon (a relative of the artichoke with an edible celery-like stalk) to create this light-bodied amaro with a base of moscato in the 1950s. The aromatic and gentle recipe has evolved to include 23 other herbs, including calumba, cloves, licorice ro...
Created by Vincenzo Paolucci in 1873 and bottled by Paolucci Liquori, this amaro is named after an old moniker for central Italy and has an ABV of 30%. Its secret recipe likely includes gentian, cinnamon, and bitter oranges, and the dark-hued and syrupy amaro also has a distinctly cola-like taste, says Teague. Swap it for rum in a CioCaro and Coke,...
Despite the prominent artichoke on the label, this dark-brown and medium-bodied amaro does not taste like artichokes. But artichoke leaves are the only known component of the secret 13-ingredient recipe. Venetian businessman Angelo Dalle Molle (who also designed a series of electric cars) patented the amaro in 1952, touting the health benefits of t...
- Audrey Morgan
May 30, 2023 · At the most basic level, an amaro is made by resting some combination of macerated flowers, herbs, roots, and other natural bittering agents in a neutral spirit to yield a high-proof infusion, which is then sweetened to taste. (There’s an entire book that will teach you how to make your own.)
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Dec 17, 2019 · Amor y Amargo in Manhattan is dedicated to the bitter drinking liqueurs and incorporates them into all of its cocktails. The Di Pompelmo, for example, combines grapefruit liqueur, Aperol,...
