Cocktails with Amaro
Description
Amaro is a category of Italian herbal liqueurs made with a blend of herbs, roots, flowers, and citrus peels, usually sweetened and bittered. Originally crafted as a medicinal tonic, it was consumed after meals to aid digestion. Amari vary widely in sweetness, bitterness, and intensity, giving each a unique profile. It can be served neat, over ice, or as part of cocktails. Some well-known amari include Montenegro, Averna, and Nonino. Store in a cool, dark place to maintain flavor over time.
Taste
Bitter-sweet, complex, herbal.
Usage
Served as a digestif or in cocktails like the Paper Plane; also excellent for adding bitterness to sours, whiskey drinks, or experimental cocktails.
