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Amaretto typical italian liqueur
History of Amaretto liqueur
To learn more about this legendary liqueur, we would have to go back a little while. In 1525, Bernardino Luini was hired to paint Our Lady of Miracles. The lady who served as his model thanked him and gave him a bottle containing the perfumed liqueur with a caramelized color. Thus, the Italian Amaretto was born.
This alcoholic drink It is used to flavour milk and coffee in Italy. Some manufacturers now even offer a version of Amaretto without alcohol.
Amaretto: What type of alcohol is it?
Amaretto is defined as a alcoholic liqueur that contains almonds bitter and which has its origins in Italy. In fact, its name comes from the Italian "amaro" or bitter. This liqueur is characterized by an amber red color. It is appreciated for its bitter almond flavor. Amaretto is reminiscent of marzipan once you put it in your mouth.
With 28% alcohol, this liqueur can be mixed with many cocktails, but it also enhances cooking recipes. It is certainly often used in Italian pastries.
There are two historic brands that offer quality amaretto. They are:
- Amaretto Lazzaroni, this liqueur of choice which comes from the infusion of amaretti biscuits giving it an exquisite flavor.
- Amaretto Disaronno has been on the market since 1925 and has a somewhat spicy taste. Mixologists prefer this variety to make their cocktails.
Some gourmet recipes include other elements including the peach pit. However, the tastes of Amaretto do not change. You can buy this liqueur in Italian grocery stores, supermarkets and online stores.
How to make Amaretto?
Amaretto is an alcoholic drink that remains different from other digestifs, because it does not come from distilleries. The manufacturing process does not require a still. Once peeled, the almonds are finely chopped. They are infused in alcohol for a month. Some recipes use herbs and spices to accentuate the fragrant side.
Then, manufacturers prepare a syrup using sugar and water. This mixture is incorporated with alcohol and almonds. It is left to age for several months to obtain this much sought-after bitter taste.
Homemade Amaretto Recipe
To prepare a delicious homemade Amaretto, you need a tablespoon of almond extract and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Add 19 cl of water, a quarter cup of brown sugar and half a cup of sugar. To perfect the taste, you also need 25 cl of vodka.
Bring the brown sugar, sugar and water to a boil. Boil until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove the syrup from the heat and let it cool for a quarter of an hour.
All that remains is to add the syrup extracts and the vodka. The mixture is stored in an airtight container. This Amaretto is enjoyed in moderation.
Using Amaretto liqueur
There Amaretto liqueur can be incorporated into various recipes and cocktails including:
- Amaretto sunrise for fans of multi-colored cocktails.
- The Amaretto Sour which consists of mixing this liqueur with Angostura and lemon.
- Amaretto Spritz containing prosecco and grapefruit juice.
How to drink Amaretto?
A fairly sweet liqueur, Amaretto nevertheless obeys certain rules of use. It is preferably served as a digestif after the main meal. It is also drunk as a stand-alone drink. However, it is not served during dinner.
Amaretto is drunk in drop-shaped glasses with a capacity of 60 ml. Alternatively, the owner of the premises can always use classic liqueur glasses. Amaretto is used at room temperature. In Italy, this liqueur is drunk in its pure form with a little water or ice. In some cases, it is diluted in orange juice.
Different Kinds of Amaretto Cocktails
Various refreshing cocktails can be prepared with Amaretto.
Cherry Roses Cocktail
To prepare this cocktail, you need 50 ml of vermouth, 10 ml of Amaretto liqueur, 150 ml of cherry juice, a piece of cherry cocktail and 200 g of ice cubes.
We start by filling a glass with ice cubes. In a shaker, we shake the Amaretto liqueur and the vermouth before adding the cherry juice. All that remains is to mix all these preparations and decorate with cherries. This very fresh cocktail is drunk with a straw.
Ricky Cocktail
Here is another fresh cocktail based on Amaretto. For the preparation, you need 50 ml of Amaretto liqueur, 120 ml of ginger ale, 2 drops of Angostura bitters and ice cubes. For decoration, use a piece of cocktail cherry and a slice of orange. As in the previous recipe, you must start by filling the glass with ice cubes. In the latter, add the liqueur, the soda or and the Angostura. All that remains is to decorate with a piece of cocktail cherry and the slice of orange. This cocktail is also drunk with a straw.
The Sparkling Flirt
Here is another cocktail sparkling wine that consists of Amaretto liqueur (10 ml), dry champagne (100 ml), and orange juice (20 ml). Simply mix the liqueur and orange juice in a shaker. The mixture can be poured into a champagne glass. All that remains is to decorate the cocktail using an orange peel in the shape of a slice. This cocktail can be served to celebrate the end-of-year holidays. It replaces the traditional sparkling wine or glass of champagne.
If you are looking for quality Amaretto, you will find what you need at Trésors D'Érable. We offer you Amaretto with Avril maple syrup. This Italian classic is combined with maple syrup and the whole reveals beautiful notes of almonds, vanilla and cherries.
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