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Frequently Asked Questions

• Can you drink Amaro liqueur when you wish?

  Although in true pioneering American spirit, our love of the liqueur is more of a drink-when-you-wish approach, often in cocktails from clever bartenders who recognize the world of flavor dimensions amaro brings to a drink.

• What kind of liqueur is Amaro made of?

  With notes of cinnamon, dark chocolate and Angostura bitters, this can be enjoyed on its own, with ice, or in cocktails. A distinctive Italian liqueur made from soaking fruit rind, herbs and other ingredients in its base spirit before adding caramel for sweetness.

• What makes an amaro a good gift for a friend?

  The amaro’s notable complexity comes from its beauteous blend of 29 herbs and other botanicals, such as mint, rhubarb, vanilla, almond, star anise and cinnamon from Etna’s volcanic soils, that macerate for two months. It makes a great party gift for that friend who enjoys extra-nerdy booze conversations over cocktails.

• Is there such a thing as Italian amaro?

  While amaro, or Italian herbal liqueur, has been mass-produced for more than 200 years, it’s only relatively recently that Americans have begun to appreciate its deep, dark charms, with many old producers finally available on our shores.

• What kind of cocktails are made with Amaro?

  One of Cox's signature cocktails is an amaro daiquiri that includes rum, lime juice, Averna (a popular amaro) and allspice. Chaim Dauermann, the head mixologist at New York City's 'Inoteca Vino, Cucina e Liquori Bar, is also caught up in the amaro trend. "There's a misconception that amaro is like bitters, to be used in a very small quantity.

• Where to drink Amaro in the United States?

  Impressive amaro selections are appearing at ambitious new bars like Canon in Seattle, as well as restaurants like Sable in Chicago. At Sotto in Los Angeles, head bartender Julian Cox oversees a list of nearly 20 amari, something that would've been impossible five years ago (unless you smuggled the bottles in a suitcase).

• How is Amaro sweetened and aged for years?

  Then it's sweetened with sugar syrup and aged, sometimes for years. It's silky, like a liqueur; bitter and sweet in varying degrees; aromatically complex; and, as far as I'm concerned, both delicious and fascinating.

• What kind of Amaro is used in grappas?

  The Nonino family is mostly known for its acclaimed grappas, but they also produce this silky, liqueur-like amaro. It's flavored with herbs from the mountains of Friuli. $55 at reservebar.com