Made from varying botanicals and herbs, you should know these key types. Amaro means bitter in italian, but unlike aperitivi bitters, which are typically red or orange and never consumed after dinner, amari are dark, herbal and often served to complete a meal. The most exciting thing about amari can often also be the most frustrating—the style’s incredible range and diversity makes it nearly impossible to define.
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Amaro is typically produced by macerating herbs, roots, flowers, bark, and/or citrus peels in alcohol, either neutral spirits or wine, mixing the filtrate with sugar syrup, and allowing the mixture to age in casks or bottles.
Amari (the plural of amaro) are an herbal liquor with a rich tradition in italian culture
Amari are popular across italy with a unique set of flavors that range from mild and pleasant to proceed with caution and are great on their own or as a part of a cocktail. Originally produced in monasteries or pharmacies and sold as a health tonic in the 1800s, amari are traditionally served chilled and neat as a digestive, sometimes with a citrus slice or twist, or diluted with tonic water and served over ice as an aperitif.
