Amaretto liquor

Amaretto Italian liqueur is a strong brown alcoholic drink with a clear taste and aroma of almonds, which is due to the method of its manufacture. So, for the manufacture of this liquor, apricot seeds or almonds, as well as spices and herbs are used. Translated from Italian, amaretto means a little bitter, which expresses the bitter taste of liquor. However, this bitterness is quite pleasant.

The history of Amaretto liquor takes us to the 16th century. It was then that this drink was first released, and the Italian family Disaronno claims its authorship. By the way, earlier Amaretto liquor was released under the Amaretto Disaronno label, and currently the classic drink is called Disaronno Originale.

The history of Amaretto liquor can be called very romantic and beautiful, so the drink is rightfully considered legendary. According to legend, Leonardo da Vinci's student - the artist Bernardino Luini - visited the city of Saronno, in northern Italy. Being there, he was lucky enough to meet an unusually beautiful woman, whom Luini asked to act as a model for the image of Madonna in the fresco.

As a result, the creative process turned into a heated romance between the artist and the widow, and when it was time for separation, the beauty expressed her feelings for Luini, creating the first Amaretto liquor for him. It was a drink that was a mix of apricot seeds, brandy and spices that are still kept secret. Here's such an interesting story.

By the way, a bottle of a square shape is considered a business card and a mandatory attribute of a real Amaretto liqueur. It was specially invented by the glassblowers of the island of Murano, which is not far from Venice, so that a person can immediately find his favorite drink to the touch even in pitch darkness.

Today, various varieties of Amaretto liqueur are found on store shelves, the most famous of which are:



Disaronno Amaretto Originale;

Amaretto San Giorgio;

Amaretto Di Saronno;

Amaretto San Marco;

Amaretto San Lorenzo;

Amaretto Grande Genova;

Amaretto Paganini;

Amaretto Del Castele;

Amaretto Di Piza;

Amaretto Florence;

Amaretto Di Verona.



It is customary to consume Amaretto liqueur in different ways. Someone prefers to add it to hot chocolate, coffee or other soft drinks. Sometimes it is mixed with Coke, resulting in a drink that tastes similar to Cherry Cola. It is undoubtedly possible to drink Amaretto liqueur on your own by diluting with a small amount of crushed ice. It is also good when combined with orange juice. In addition, it is not uncommon for culinary experts to add Amaretto liqueur to various dessert dishes, ice cream or chocolate - this is how this drink gives the dish a special almond taste and subtle notes of alcohol.