National Amaretto Day
National Amaretto Day honors a liqueur known around the world for its flavor and aroma on April 19th.
The word Amaretto means "a little bitter" in Italian, because it is made from bitter almonds or apricot kernels, or both. Manufacturers infuse it in pure alcohol or brandy, resulting in a strong almond flavor. This traditionally Italian liqueur has a reputation for being fragrant.
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Painter Bernardino Luini selected a young innkeeper as his model for a fresco of the Madonna of the Miracles in Saronno, Italy, taking us back to the 1525 Renaissance. In appreciation for being chosen, the innkeeper gave the artist a gift of her own personal blend of almond and brandy. The family's recipe remained a closely guarded family trade for centuries. However, the Di Saronno family started making its amaretto for a larger audience in the twentieth century. The liqueur first appeared in advertisements in the United States in the late 1940s, and the family still bottles their recipe today.
Another Amaretto story comes from the same area of Italy. This tale, on the other hand, tells of a young Lazzaroni couple who were blessed by the Cardinal of Milan in 1718. The couple celebrated his visit with a unique dish of their own, making an amaretto cookie like no other. This one came also in a bottle. Of course, they also closely monitored their recipe generations. The Lazzaroni family started exporting amaretto liqueur in 1851, and the family is still making it today.
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- Make an amaretto drink by sipping or mixing up an amaretto drink
- With an amaretto baked good, you can celebrate. The aroma alone is delectable
- Amaretto has also complimented coffee and citrus beverages
- You can also enjoy delectable mocktails thanks to amaretto flavor syrups
- Experiment with recipes or share your favorites. We even have a dish for you to try
- Bars Almond Amaretto Bars are Almond Amaretto Bars
- To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalAmarettoDay.
Amaretto FAQ
Aren't bitter almonds poisonous? Q. Isn't bitter almonds poisonous?
Bitter almonds and apricot seeds contain a poison called hydrogen cyanide (HCN). If you're wondering that the bartender is actually asking you to choose your poison, hold up a moment. HCN is insoluble (read poisonous) quantities in several of the amarettos made today. The process used to make amaretto and the use of almond extracts in several of the amarettos made today does not yield any traceable (read poisonous) amounts of HCN.
Q. What goes well with amaretto?
A. Amaretto is a nimble liqueur.. Make it with your creamy liqueurs and vodkas. You can also mix it with your creamy liqueurs and vodkas. Be innovative or ask your bartender their favorite mixes, or ask them to be creative. Amaretto's Nutty, sweet, and chocolate flavors also pair well with amaretto. Or, make it with a citrus soda and start simple and mix it with a citrus soda.
