Averna Amaro was first made in Sicily by the Averna family in 1868 after the recipe was gifted to them by Benedictine monk Frà Girolamo. Since then, descendants of the brand’s founder Salvatore Averna have passed the recipe down through the generations and grown the brand to international fame. The amaro is made with herbs and spices common throughout the Mediterranean and bottled at 29% ABV. An orangey tonic liqueur invented over 180 years ago in Italy and still made to the same recipe today. The recipe itself contains 33 herbs including gentian and cinnamon.
Tasting Notes With a rich hue akin to cola with a similarly bitter and syrupy aroma, this amaro hints at roasted coffee beans and dark chocolate-covered orange peel. The Taste is well-rounded with chocolaty notes that lead into a tingle of cozy spices and Finishes with a lingering bite of bitter herb and molasses cookie. A good option to add depth to cocktails, to sip on its own, or simply mixed with soda water for a touch of texture and vibrancy.
