Amaro

Name: Amaro
Brand: Ramazzotti

Drinking an Amaro Ramazzotti means tasting the thrill of every moment and discovering the beauty of #ItaliaDaBere. For over 200 years, according to its secret ancient recipe, Amaro Ramazzotti has been the result of a perfect blend of 33 herbs, spices, flowers and fruits from all over the world, giving it an intense and balanced flavour, to be enjoyed alone or in cocktails.

Flavour Accords

The bitter flavour group provides a gentle bitterness, which is typical of herbal liqueurs. Rhubarb combines particularly well with other ingredients to create a balance of flavours.

quinine The Chinchon plant is native to the Peruvian Andes. It has an intensely bitter flavour and aids digestion.

Rhubarb Rhubarb is native to China, where the plant has been used as a tonic for its soft bitterness since ancient times.

gentian The gentian plant has a delicately bitter quality and is native to the temperate areas of Central Europe.

The citrus flavour group key characteristic comes from distilled orange peel, which gives the Amaro a delicately fresh citrus aroma that delights the senses with its sweet succulence.

Orange peels Removed by hand to preserve its quality, the orange peel brings a citrus sweetness to the mixture and it is the Amaro Ramazzotti's main ingredient.

Rosemary and oregano, reigning supreme in the world of aromatic herbs, characterise the Mediterranean flavour group, providing Amaro its distinctive aroma.

rosemary Rosemary is a classic Mediterranean plant, with strong herbal notes. Its name means “dew of the sea”.

origan Oregano is a typical Mediterranean plant. It has strong aroma and its name means “brightness of the mountain”.

The floral flavour group combines green notes with the bitterness of the absinthe plant's oil and the delicate floral notes of hyssop flowers.

absinthe Absinthe wormwood is commonly used in Italy because of its fresh, green notes. It has been celebrated by artists the world over.

hyssop Hyssop is a flower that grows in Italy’s mountains. It has a minty and slightly bitter flavour with a balsamic edge and it has long been considered sacred.

The spicy flavour group brings a light, piquant aftertaste to the Amaro, as well as the heat that spices typically confer.

Myrrh Myrhh is an extremely precious resin extracted from the Arabian Commiphora tree. It has a hot, spiced flavour.

turmeric This spice plant is native to India’s rainforests, where turmeric is considered a bride’s lucky charm.

How to Enjoy

Ramazzotti Classic

40 ml Amaro Ramazzotti
4-5 ice cubes
a round of cucumber
a slice of ginger

The classic way to serve Amaro Ramazzotti. Add 4-5 ice cubes to an Amaro glass then follow with 40 ml of Amaro Ramazzotti. Garnish with a round of cucumber and a slice of ginger.

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