Disaronno
Disaronno Originale (28% abv) is an amaretto-tasting liqueur with a characteristic almond taste made in Italy. Its maker, Disaronno, maintains its original "secret formula" is unchanged since 1525,[1] and claims the Amaretto Legend "Luini tale" as its own particular history.
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| Type | Liqueur |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Italy |
| Alcohol by volume | 28.0% |
| Proof (US) | 56 |
| Colour | Amber |
| Flavour | Amaretto, sweet, cherry |
| Website | http://disaronno.com |
The product was called "Amaretto di Saronno" (Amaretto from Saronno) before rebranding the liqueur "Disaronno Originale" for marketing reasons in 2001. It is produced in Saronno, in the Lombardy region, and sold worldwide.
According to the company the amber colored drink is an infusion of apricot pits oil with "absolute alcohol, burnt sugar, and the pure essence of seventeen selected herbs and fruits".[1] The liqueur is sold in an oblong glass decanter designed by a craftsman from Murano and does not contain any almonds or other nuts.[2]
Disaronno can be served straight up as a cordial, on the rocks, or as part of a cocktail mixed with other alcoholic beverages, Coca-Cola, ginger ale, or fruit juice. It may also be added to hot chocolate and is an ingredient in the Italian variant of an Irish coffee.
References
- Disaronno Archived December 16, 2009, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 1, 2007. Home → Heritage → Page 4: The "Originale" Story)
- "FOOD 101: The History Of Amaretto Liqueur". The Nibble Blog. Retrieved 3 December 2017.