The Amaretto Disaronno square bottle

The term amaretto refers to a sweet liqueur made from a basic infusion of almonds or the almond-like kernels from the stones of drupe fruits, as well as a related biscotto^[1] (usually referred to in the plural, biscotti). Both originate in Italy, where major brands are still produced today. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1248x1944, 377 KB) Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Amaretto ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1248x1944, 377 KB) Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: Amaretto ... Bottles of strawberry liqueur A liqueur is a sweet alcoholic beverage, often flavoured with fruits, herbs, spices, flowers, seeds, roots, plants, barks, and sometimes cream. ... Binomial name Prunus dulcis (Mill. ... The peach is a typical drupe (stone fruit) In botany, a drupe is a type of fruit in which an outer fleshy part (exocarp or skin and mesocarp or flesh) surrounds a shell (the pit or stone) of hardened endocarp with a seed inside. ... A plate of biscotti Biscotti (plural of Italian biscotto) are made by Potatoes dadcrisp Italian cookies traditionally flavored with anise. ...

Origin

Etymology

Amare vs. amore

Conflation of the homophonous amare with amore ("love") is primarily responsible for the associations with romance.^[2] The similarity of amaretto and amoretto leads to the concept of "a little bitter love", referring to the humble but honest offering of Luini's lover. The amaretti created by the amoretti were small biscuits, like love both bitter and sweet, and presented wrapped together in pairs like a pair of sweethearts. Look up Homophone in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Name confusion

Amaretto should not be confused with amaro, a different Italian liqueur that is flavored with herbs.

History

Comune di Saronno coat of arms

Sicily is mostly responsible for the introduction of almonds into general Italian cuisine. Its location has encouraged contact with a variety of ethnic groups who made their presence known in the Mediterranean. Ancient and early Medieval Sicilians traded and otherwise interacted with neighboring Levant cultures to whose lands the almond was indigenous. Later, power in Sicily was taken by the Arabs or "Saracens"; their dominating presence from the 9th to the 11th centuries CE helped to diffuse many Arabic cultural and culinary concepts throughout the region. Image File history File links Saronno-Stemma. ... Image File history File links Saronno-Stemma. ... Sicily (Sicilia in Italian, Sicilian and Spanish, Σικελία in Greek) is an autonomous region of Italy and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, with an area of 25,700 km² and 5 million inhabitants. ... Italian cuisine is extremely varied: the country of Italy was only unified in 1861, and its cuisines reflect the cultural variety of its regions and its diverse history (with culinary influences from Greek, Roman, Norman and Arab civilizations). ... The Levant Levant is an imprecise geographical term historically referring to a large area in the Middle East south of the Taurus Mountains, bounded by the Mediterranean Sea on the west, and by the northern Arabian Desert and Upper Mesopotamia to the east. ... The Arabs (Arabic: عرب ) are an ethnic group found throughout the Middle East and North Africa. ... For the rugby club Saracens see Saracens (rugby club) The term Saracen comes from Greek sarakenoi. ...

Almonds became a favored component in Italian food and drink as Arab-Sicilian influence spread over the peninsular mainland, inspiring innovations. The concept reached all the way to the north of Italy, including the region of Lombardy, in which a municipality named Saronno would become famous for its almond-infused liqueur. In many regions, particularly these northernmost ones, distinct local varieties of amaretti developed. Amaretti di Sassello, unique to Liguria, are very soft and moist, like marzipan. Amaretti di Saronno, at the other end of the spectrum with a crunchy, crisp texture, became associated with the liqueur of the same town and therefore the most prominent style.^[3] Lombardy (Italian: Lombardia) is a region in northern Italy between the Alps and the Po river valley. ... Country Italy Region Lombardy Province Varese (VA) Mayor Elevation 212 m Area 10. ... Country Italy Region Liguria Province Province of Savona (SV) Mayor Elevation 385 m Area 100. ... Liguria is a coastal region of north-western Italy, the third smallest of the Italian regions. ...

Legend

Despite apparently clear etymology of the terms, and known history on the introduction and acceptance of almonds into Italian cuisine, more recent takes on the meanings and origins have come about, further popularized by the two major brands. Though of sometimes questionable factuality, these tales hold a sentimental place in Saronno culture.

The liqueur

In 1525, a Saronno church commissioned artist and Da Vinci student Bernardino Luini to paint their sanctuary with frescoes.^[4] As the church was dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Luini needed to depict the Madonna, but was in need of a model. He found his inspiration in a young widowed innkeeper, who became his model and (in most versions) lover. Out of gratitude and affection, the woman wished to give him a gift. Her simple means did not permit much, so she steeped apricot kernels in brandy and presented the resulting concoction to a touched Luini.^[5][6] Leonardo redirects here. ... Bernardino Luini (1482-1532) was an Italian painter. ... Ajax prepares to violate the sanctuary of Athena by abducting Cassandra by force: red-figure vase, c. ... A XIV Century fresco featuring Saint Sebastian Note: Fresco is the NATO reporting name of the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17. ... The term Virgin Mary has several different meanings: Mary, the mother of Jesus, the historical and multi-denominational concept of Mary Blessed Virgin Mary, the Roman Catholic theological and doctrinal concept of Mary Marian apparitions shrines to the Virgin Mary Virgin Mary in Islam, the Islamic theological and doctrinal concept... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

The biscuit

The invention of amaretti has also received an amorous Renaissance treatment. In the early 1700s, a Milanese bishop or cardinal surprised the town of Saronno with a visit. A young couple, residents of the town, welcomed him and paid tribute with an original confection: on the spur of the moment, they had baked biscuits made of sugar, egg whites, and crushed apricot kernels or almonds. These so pleased the visiting bishop that he blessed the two with a happy and lifelong marriage, resulting in the preservation of the secret recipe over many generations. For other uses, see Renaissance (disambiguation). ... Milanese (milanes, milanées, meneghin, meneghìn) is a variety of Lombard spoken in the city of Milan and in its province. ...

Brands

Disaronno Originale

Disaronno Originale (56 proof), the most popular brand, has a characteristic bittersweet almond taste and is known for its distinctive appearance. Disaronno claims its "originale" amaretto's "secret formula" is unchanged from the year 1525^[7], and claims the Luini tale as its own particular history. Its production remains in Saronno, but the product is sold worldwide. Alcoholic proof is a measure of how much ethanol is in an alcoholic beverage, and is approximately twice the percentage of alcohol by volume (ABV, the unit that is commonly used presently). ... Events January 21 - The Swiss Anabaptist Movement was born when Conrad Grebel, Felix Manz, George Blaurock, and about a dozen others baptized each other in the home of Manzs mother on Neustadt-Gasse, Zürich, breaking a thousand-year tradition of church-state union. ... Country Italy Region Lombardy Province Varese (VA) Mayor Elevation 212 m Area 10. ...

The company describes its amaretto as an infusion of "apricot kernel oil" with "absolute alcohol, burnt sugar, and the pure essence of seventeen selected herbs and fruits". The amber liqueur is presented in a rectangular glass decanter designed by a craftsman from Murano. An artisan, also called a craftsman, is a skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft. ... A shop with boats, Murano Murano is usually described as an island in the Venetian Lagoon, although like Venice itself it is actually an archipelago of islands linked by bridges. ...

Formerly known as "Amaretto Disaronno", the company altered the name to "Disaronno Originale" after copyright issues arose.^[8]

Lazzaroni Amaretto

Lazzaroni Amaretto (48 proof), produced by Paolo Lazzaroni & Figli S.p.A. and distributed in North America by Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., also presents itself as the first such liqueur. However, it is based on an infusion of Amaretti di Saronno, a process which imparts a "delicate almond/apricot flavor". Lazzaroni claim the tale of the young couple blessed by the bishop as the origin of their the generations-guarded family recipe, dating it to 1718; the amaretto has been in production since 1851.^[9] Alcoholic proof is a measure of how much ethanol is in an alcoholic beverage, and is approximately twice the percentage of alcohol by volume (ABV, the unit that is commonly used presently). ... Heaven Hill is a brand of bourbon whiskey distilled and bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky. ...

Lazzaroni Amaretti di Saronno are a popular brand of kosher^[10] Italian almond macaroons, sold in various sizes and still wrapped in pairs in colorful paper. Both the biscotti and the liqueur are noted for their distinctive and uniform red packaging. The circled U indicates that this can of tuna is certified kosher by the Union of Orthodox Congregations. ...

Usage

Amaretto serves a variety of culinary uses.

Cooking

• Amaretto is added to desserts, including ice cream, which enhances the flavor of the dessert with almonds and complements chocolate.
• Savory recipes which call for it usually focus on meat, such as chicken.
• Amaretti are not commonly used as an ingredient outside Italy.
• The crisp texture of Saronno's macaroon lends itself to tiramisu-like creations.
• Amaretti crumbs may be sprinkled on top of ice cream or gelato, and Lazzaroni adds them to their line of chocolate bars.

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Beverages

• Non-alcoholic amaretto flavor, commonly available in several brands of flavored syrups and creamers, is added to coffee, hot chocolate, and other non-alcoholic beverages.
• Mixing Amaretto with cola results in taste similar to cherry cola, but with alcohol.
• May be served neat (by itself) or on the rocks (with ice).

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The following cocktails highlight Amaretto liqueur as a primary ingredient.

Amaretto Sour

• Traditional: Amaretto liqueur and juice from half a lemon, shaken with ice, strained into an old fashioned glass that has had its rim optionally "frosted" with granulated sugar, and garnished with a maraschino cherry
• Modern: use 3 parts Amaretto and 1 part sour mix instead of the lemon juice; do not frost the rim of the glass with sugar.

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Cafe Zürich

• 1 part (½ fl oz) Amaretto liqueur
• 3 parts (1½ fl oz) Anisette
• 3 parts (1½ fl oz) Cognac
• Coffee
• 1 tsp Honey
• Whipped cream

Add amaretto, cognac and anisette to an Irish coffee mug. Fill almost to the top with hot coffee. Add honey and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Anisette is an anise-flavored liqueur from France. ... Cognac is a commune in the French département of Charente, of which it is a sous-préfecture. ... A cup of coffee Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. ... Cream is a dairy product that is composed of the higher-fat layer skimmed from the top of raw milk before homogenization. ...

French Connection

• 1 part (3.5 cl) Amaretto liqueur
• 1 part (3.5 cl) Cognac

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God Father

• 1 part (3.5 cl) Amaretto liqueur
• 1 part (3.5 cl) Scotch

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God Mother

• 1 part (3.5 cl) Amaretto liqueur
• 1 part (3.5 cl) Vodka

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Silverlake Slip

Equal parts of Amaretto liqueur and grapefruit (preferably pink grapefruit) juice, served as a shooter or poured over ice in a taller glass. Binomial name Citrus paradisi Macfad. ... Binomial name Citrus paradisi Macfad. ... Shooters, like this B-52, are cocktails served in shot glasses. ...

See also

• Italian liqueurs (category)
• List of cocktails
• Liqueur

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References

1. ^ it.wikipedia.org: "Biscotto". Retrieved January 1, 2007.
2. ^ "Amaretto". Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved January 1, 2007.
3. ^ it.wikipedia.org: "Amaretti". Retrieved January 1, 2007.
4. ^ it.wikipedia.org: "Bernardino_Luini". Retrieved January 1, 2007.
5. ^ FoodTV.ca. "A Brief History of Amaretto". Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc. Retrieved January 1, 2007.
6. ^ Disaronno. Retrieved January 1, 2007. Home → Heritage → Page 2 The Legend. (A direct link is not available due to the Adobe Flash-based interface.)
7. ^ Disaronno. Retrieved January 1, 2007. Home → Heritage → Page 4 The "Originale" Story. (A direct link is not available due to the Adobe Flash-based interface.)
8. ^ Forester, Jonathan M. Liqueur Notes: Disaronna Originale Amaretto (December 8, 2006). Slashfood. Retrieved January 1, 2007.
9. ^ Product description. Lazzaroni Amaretto. Heaven Hill Distilleries. Retrieved January 1, 2007.
10. ^ Kosher food list Biscotti. Italy Kosher Union. Retrieved January 1, 2007.

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