Amaro Averna Italian Bitter Liqueur, 70 cl

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Amaro is an herbal liqueur produced from a neutral spirit or wine base and macerated botanicals, including barks, roots, herbs, fruit peels, and more. Northern Italian expressions tend to be more alpine-influenced and piney, whereas southern Italian expressions fall on the richer, more citrus-driven side of things. For piney, refreshing amaro, many pros reach for Piedmont-based Braulio, Varnelli, or Nonino, with Averna coming in as an accessible, easy-to-find Sicilian option. It was Francesco Averna, son of Salvatore, who took the initiative to promote the bitter, participating in various exhibitions in Italy and abroad. During a private visit of King Umberto I in 1895, Francesco received a gold pin with the House of Savoy insignia in recognition of the Sicilian bitter, which by now was well known. In 1912 Vittorio Emanuele III granted the Averna Company the right to affix the royal crest on the label of their liquor with the words "Patent of the Royal House": the Averna Company became supplier to the royal household. All these awards led Francesco to redesign the label, incorporating all its certificates and prizes. After the untimely death of Francesco, his wife Anna Maria took over the company. [1] Amaro is a family of Italian herbal liqueurs that taste bitter (amaro means bitter in Italian). It encompasses a wide range of spirits: the most famous being ultra-bitter Campari. At the other end of the spectrum is Aperol, sweet and barely bitter at all. But there are so many different varieties in between! Averna is a variety that’s somewhere in the middle. Averna amaro Siciliano is an Italian liqueur made in Sicily. Contrary to popular belief, Averna is not a vermouth. Averna is a type of Italian bitter collectively known as amari. There are quite a few of them. These bitters are made by infusing alcohol with herbs, spices, citrus, aromatic roots, barks and flowers before sweetening and aging them. Salvatore Averna developed the recipe and released the Amaro Averna in 1868. However, he came across the recipe by accident.

Amaro Averna is an Italian liqueur in the Amaro category produced in Caltanissetta, Sicily. It is named after its inventor, Salvatore Averna, who invented the recipe in 1868. This drink is produced on the Island of Sicily and is considered a traditional drink. For the first part, make sure you fill your mixing glass with plenty of ice cubes. Then stir for 20 to 25 seconds to chill the drink and water it down just enough. That also will help with the second because, after 20 seconds, the content of your mixing glass will be nice and cool.

Taste profile: “The nose is reminiscent of a herb garden in full bloom. The flavors are slightly bitter and quite herbal with a touch of sweetness.” ( Source.) Aside from the practical benefits, amaro is meant to be slowly sipped neat, or with a citrus wedge, ice, or tonic water — offering an excellent excuse to linger over lunch and dally after dinner.

Averna and Soda – pour one measure of Averna into a highball glass filled with ice and top with soda or tonic water Generally speaking, no. Amaro translates to bitter in Italian, and while some amari can certainly boast sweet notes, the overarching profiles of these herbal liqueurs tend to err more on the bitter side of things. Produced in the coastal region of Marche, Italy, the Varnelli family has been crafting amaro since the mid-1800s. All herbs and roots are sourced from the nearby Sibillini mountains, and only honey is used to sweeten the final product. The herbs, roots, and barks used to create Amaro dell’Erborista are all roasted over a fire prior to maceration, so as to bring out their aromas and flavors and add a smokey touch.The third generation, Francesco's sons Salvatore, Paolo, Emilio and Michele consolidated the firm's success and contributed to its evolution, despite all the difficulties arising from two world wars, to such an extent that the company was able to continue production without interruption, even succeeding in starting an export business to America. In 1958 the Averna Company became a public corporation (Fratelli Averna S.p.A.). Some years later a new factory was built. [1] Salvatore was born in Caltanissetta in 1802 and, after his teenage years, became an active and respected member of the community. He also was a benefactor of the local Abbey of the Holy Spirit. Eventually, a member of the Abbey gifted the secret recipeof their herbal elixir to Salvatore as a sign of gratitude. The liqueur’s herbaceous and bittersweet character leaves room for citrus and a strong booze like rum or whiskey, says Daniel Warrilow, the Italian portfolio ambassador for Campari America, Averna’s parent corporation. He pairs it with lemon soda to make an Averna Limonata. The list of ingredients includes bitter orange, galenga, thyme, saffron, and wormwood. And especially the bitter oranges lend the herbal liqueur its taste. Other notes in the complex flavor profile are apricot, caramel, and herbs. What is Amaro Averna?