Amaro

Amaro (or amari, in plural) is a bitter-sweet Italian liqueur, traditionally drunk after a meal as a digestive aid.

It’s very difficult to categorize amari; each one is a unique blend of herbs, spices, roots, seeds and other exemplars of local terroir. Given the enormous selection of amari available, it’s impractical to try and own every single one (though it would be a noble ambition to try).

We’ll specify the ideal amaro for each drink, and offer substitutions when possible – but don’t be afraid to try a different amaro from what the original recipe calls for.

Artichoke amaro
Bitter orange apéritif
Kräuterlikör
Mint fernet
Sweet amaro
Sweet herbal liqueur

Cocktails that use Amaro

Architects and Kings
Rye whiskey, Amaro, Apple brandy...


Autumn Sweater
Rye whiskey, Amaro, Sweet amaro...


Black Manhattan
Rye whiskey, Amaro, Aromatic bitters...


Brooklyn
Rye whiskey, Dry vermouth, Maraschino...


Call It A Night
Bourbon, Sweet vermouth, Sweet sherry...


Espresso Mexicano
Aged tequila, Espresso, Amaro...


Intercontinental
Amaro, Cognac, Maraschino...


Lite Treason
Heavy whipping cream, Mezcal, Simple syrup...


Manhattan Transfer
Rye whiskey, Dry vermouth, Amaro...


Midnight Bouquet
Aged tequila, Amaro, Elderflower liqueur...


Midnight Cowboy
Bourbon, Amaro, Walnut bitters...


Midnight Manhattan
Bourbon, Amaro, Blood orange liqueur...


Nutcracker
Rye whiskey, Amaro, Sweet vermouth...


Pedro Suckerpunch
Bourbon, Sweet sherry, Sweet amaro...


Ruse
Dry sherry, Bourbon, Amaro...


Safe Passage
Amaro, Sweet orange apéritif, Lemon...


St. Lucian
Dark rum, Shrubb, Amaro...


Sweet Olive
Amaro, Sweet orange apéritif, Olive...


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