The cellar index

CordialsCollection 03

Amaretto & Nut Liqueurs

Almond-like fragrance, toasted nuts and pastry notes in a generous after-dinner family.

Origin & traditionItaly & beyond

Character & context

Understanding Amaretto & Nut Liqueurs

Amaretto sits alongside hazelnut, walnut and other nut-led liqueurs on the after-dinner shelf. An almond-like aroma does not identify the ingredients: Luxardo's amaretto, for example, draws that flavour from fruit stones. Recipes and textures differ substantially across producers. Read ingredient information rather than using a flavour description to infer what a bottle contains.

Further reading: Luxardo — liqueur catalogue, Amaretto di Saschira

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