Made with Amaretto
Cocktails with Amaretto
Amaretto (Italian for "a little bitter") is a sweet, almond-flavoured, Italian liqueur associated with Saronno, Italy. Various commercial brands are made from a base of apricot pits, almonds, or both. When served as a beverage, amaretto...
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Amaretto (Italian for "a little bitter") is a sweet, almond-flavoured, Italian liqueur associated with Saronno, Italy. Various commercial brands are made from a base of apricot pits, almonds, or both. 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 culinary applications. The name amaretto originated as a diminutive of the Italian word amaro, meaning "bitter", which references the distinctive flavour lent by the mandorla amara (the bitter almond) or by the drupe kernel. However, the bitterness of amaretto tends to be mild, and sweeteners—and sometimes sweet almonds—enhance the flavour in the final products. Thus one can interpret the liqueur's name as a description of the taste as "a little bitter". Cyanide is processed out of the almond preparation prior to its use. Conflation of amaro ("bitter") and amore ("love") has led to associations with romance. One should not confuse amaretto with amaro, a different family of Italian liqueurs that, while also sweetened, have a stronger bitter flavour derived from herbs.
What to make
Drinks built around amaretto.
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Results
24 cocktails
Rum
A Day at the Beach
A Day at the Beach is a medium alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Coconut Rum, Amaretto, Orange Juice.
Liqueur
A Piece of Ass
A Piece of Ass is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Southern Comfort, Ice.
Liqueur
ABC
ABC is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Baileys Irish Cream, Cognac.
Liqueur
A True Amaretto Sour
A True Amaretto Sour is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Lemon, Ice.
Liqueur
Alabama Slammer
Alabama Slammer is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Southern Comfort, Amaretto, Sloe Gin.
Liqueur
Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Grand Marnier, Southern Comfort.
Liqueur
Almond Chocolate Coffee
Almond Chocolate Coffee is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Dark Creme De Cacao, Coffee.
Liqueur
Almond Joy
Almond Joy is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Creme De Cacao, Light Cream.
Liqueur
Amaretto And Cream
Amaretto And Cream is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Light Cream.
Liqueur
Amaretto Mist
Amaretto Mist is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Lime.
Liqueur
Amaretto Rose
Amaretto Rose is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Lime Juice, Club Soda.
Brandy
Amaretto Shake
Amaretto Shake is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Chocolate Ice-Cream, Brandy, Amaretto.
Liqueur
Amaretto Sour
Amaretto Sour is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Sour Mix.
Liqueur
Amaretto Stinger
Amaretto Stinger is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, White Creme De Menthe.
Liqueur
Amaretto Stone Sour
Amaretto Stone Sour is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Amaretto, Sour Mix, Orange Juice.
Liqueur
Amaretto Stone Sour Alternative
Amaretto Stone Sour Alternative is a medium alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Sour Mix, Amaretto, Tequila.
Liqueur
Amaretto Sunrise
Amaretto Sunrise is a easy alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Amaretto, Orange Juice, Grenadine.
Liqueur
Amaretto Sunset
Amaretto Sunset is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Triple Sec, Amaretto, Cider.
Liqueur
Amaretto Sweet & Sour
Amaretto Sweet & Sour is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Amaretto, Sweet And Sour, Midori Melon Liqueur.
Liqueur
Amaretto Tea
Amaretto Tea is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Tea, Amaretto, Whipped Cream.
Liqueur
Amaretto fizz
Amaretto fizz is a medium alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Amaretto, Orange Juice, White Wine.
Liqueur
Chocolate Milk
Chocolate Milk is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Chocolate Liqueur, Milk, Amaretto.
Liqueur
Flaming Dr. Pepper
Flaming Dr. Pepper is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Vodka, 151 Proof Rum.
Liqueur
Foxy Lady
Foxy Lady is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Creme De Cacao, Light Cream.
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Citrus with lift
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Orange afterglow
Rounder, juicier drinks that land softer and easier - less snap, more glow, more instant appeal.
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Softer, sweeter, and more playful - the lane for beach-leaning flavors, warmer energy, and a little escapism.
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