Amaro

Looking for a terrific, enjoyably bitter tipple to round off a tasty meal, or for something to add a bounty of intense, herbaceous elements to your cocktails? That's amaro! These flavoursome liqueurs are usually made by steeping herbs, spices, fruit and vegetables in alcohol, then sweetening and diluting it down to bottling strength. A lot of the best known examples come from Italy and have their roots in the 19th century, but Italian families and monasteries have been making versions for much longer. In recent years, however, bartenders across the globe have become particularly fond of amari (plural of amaro), resulting in new producers popping up all over the shop. If you're looking for the best of the best of amaro, you've come to the right place.