Amaretto

Bottles of amaretto liqueur

Amaretto (Italian for 'a little bitter') is a sweet Italian liqueur originating from the comune (municipality) of Saronno. Depending on the brand, it may be made from apricot kernels, bitter almonds, peach stones, or almonds, all of which are natural sources of the benzaldehyde that provides the almond-like flavour of the liqueur.[1][2] It generally contains 21 to 28 percent alcohol by volume.[3][4]

When served as a beverage, amaretto can be drunk by itself, used as an ingredient to create several popular mixed drinks, or added to coffee. Amaretto is also commonly used in Italian and other cuisines, especially in recipes for confectionery and sweet baked goods.

  1. ^ "Best of Sicily Magazine". Amaretto. Roberta Gangi. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  2. ^ "GOZIO Amaretto Almond Liqueur". AHardy USA Ltd. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved October 18, 2010.
  3. ^ Graham, Colleen. "What Is Amaretto Liqueur?". The Spruce Eats. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  4. ^ Troy, Eric (September 6, 2012). "Amaretto Liqueur". Culinary Lore.

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