From its mysterious origins to how to make an amaretto sour, here's everything you need to know about this spirit. Known for its pronounced almond flavor, amaretto is an italian liqueur with a honeyed, nutty taste It has a gorgeous copper hue and silky texture, much like an amaro. Amaretto's sweet, nutty taste is perfect for cocktails You'll find amaretto in simple lowballs where it's paired with brandy, rum, vodka, and whiskey. Two families in the small italian city of saronno, in lombardy, claim to have originated amaretto, its name derived from the italian adjective amaro, meaning “bitter.”
Amaretto is an italian liqueur made from apricot kernels, which give the liquor a distinctly bitter almond flavor Its name comes from amaro, the italian word for “bitter.” sweeter notes of brown sugar temper the bitterness of the apricot pits
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