Amaretto
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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.
Origin
Etymology
The name amaretto originated as a diminutive of the Italian word amaro, meaning "bitter", which references the distinctive flavour lent by the mandorla amara or by the drupe kernel. The bitterness of amaretto tends to be mild, however, and sweeteners (and sometimes sweet almonds) enhance the flavour in the final products.[5]
Amaretto is distinct from amaro, a type of bitter Italian liqueur made from herbs, roots, flowers, bark, and/or citrus peels.[6]
Legend
Despite the history of introducing and accepting almonds into Italian cuisine, newer takes on the meanings and origins have been popularized by two major brands. Though of sometimes questionable provenance, these tales hold a sentimental place in Saronno culture:
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In 1525, a Saronno church commissioned artist Bernardino Luini, one of Leonardo da Vinci's pupils, to paint its sanctuary with frescoes. As the church was dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Luini needed to depict the Madonna but needed a model. He found his inspiration in a young widowed innkeeper, who became his model and (in most versions) lover. The woman wished to give him a gift out of gratitude and affection. Her simple means did not permit much, so she steeped apricot kernels in brandy and presented the resulting concoction to a touched Luini.[7][8]
Notable brands
Usage
Amaretto serves a variety of culinary uses.
Cooking
- Amaretto is frequently added to desserts including ice cream, cookies, and cakes.[3] It can also be used in glazes for savoury dishes.
Cocktails
Cocktails with Amaretto liqueur as a primary ingredient:
- Amaretto piña colada – amaretto liqueur, light rum, coconut milk, and pineapple juice[9]
- Amaretto sour – amaretto liqueur, lemon juice, egg white, sugar or simple syrup and orange slice and cherries, for garnish[10][11][12]
- French Connection – amaretto liqueur and Cognac (IBA official cocktail)
- Godfather – amaretto liqueur and Scotch
- IBA Tiki – a blend of rums, amaretto liqueur, Frangelico, maraschino, passion fruit purée, pineapple juice, and lime juice (IBA official cocktail)
- Nutcracker Martini – amaretto liqueur, dark crème de cacao, vodka, and Irish cream[13]
- Snickerdoodle Cookie Martini – amaretto liqueur, cinnamon liqueur, and cinnamon vodka[14]
- Toasted Almond – amaretto liqueur, coffee liqueur, and milk or cream. Some versions add vodka[15][16]
Orgeat syrup
Amaretto is sometimes used as a substitute for Orgeat syrup in places where the syrup cannot be found or to impart a less sweet flavour.
See also
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- Bitter almond liqueur – a similar drink from Portugal
- List of almond dishes
- List of cocktails
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."GOZIO Amaretto Almond Liqueur". AHardy USA Ltd. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved October 18, 2010.
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Troy, Eric (September 6, 2012). "Amaretto Liqueur". Culinary Lore.
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Tradition". Disaronno.com. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Amaretto Pina Colada". Retrieved January 2, 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Morgenthaler, Jeffrey (February 9, 2012). "I Make the Best Amaretto Sour in the World". Retrieved December 12, 2013.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Amaretto Sour". Absolut Drinks. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Amaretto Stone Sour Drink Recipe | DeKuyperUSA". Archived from the original on August 14, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."DeKuyper Nutcracker Martini". Archived from the original on December 3, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Snickerdoodle Cookie Martini". Archived from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Graham, Colleen (July 20, 2022). "Toasted Almond Cocktail". The Spruce Eats. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Toasted Almond". Tipsy Bartender. November 10, 2017. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
External links
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