{"title":"Amaro","description":"\u003ch2\u003eItalian Herbal Liqueurs for Classic \u0026amp; Modern Cocktails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Drinkero's selection of \u003cstrong\u003eAmaro\u003c\/strong\u003e, the distinctive Italian bittersweet liqueur category built around herbs, roots, spices, citrus and botanicals. From elegant, aromatic styles to deeper and more bitter expressions, amaro adds complexity and character to cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Amaro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmaro means “bitter” in Italian and refers to a broad family of herbal liqueurs traditionally made by infusing or macerating botanical ingredients in alcohol. Recipes vary considerably between producers, creating flavours that can range from citrusy and gently bittersweet to intensely herbal, spicy or bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAmaro in Cocktails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmaro can provide bitterness, sweetness and botanical depth in a single ingredient. Different styles work with whisky, gin, citrus, vermouth and other Italian aperitifs, making them particularly useful in both modern and classic-style cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Plane\u003c\/strong\u003e — bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol and fresh lemon juice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmaro Sour\u003c\/strong\u003e — amaro balanced with fresh citrus and sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmaro Highball\u003c\/strong\u003e — amaro lengthened with a sparkling mixer for a lighter serve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Amaro Choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrinkero recommends \u003cstrong\u003eAmaro Nonino Quintessentia\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Paper Plane. Its herbal, citrus and bittersweet character works alongside bourbon and Aperol while fresh lemon provides the acidity needed to balance the drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSelected for Cocktail Making\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Amaro collection focuses on bottles with a clear purpose behind the bar. Each selection is chosen for its flavour profile, versatility and usefulness in established cocktail recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild a Complete Cocktail Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaking a \u003cstrong\u003ePaper Plane\u003c\/strong\u003e? Choose how many cocktails you want to make and Drinkero calculates the quantities you need. Select \u003cstrong\u003e6, 12, 24 or 48 drinks\u003c\/strong\u003e, choose your ingredients and build the cocktail around your preferred products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Amaro Choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrinkero recommends \u003cstrong\u003eAmaro Nonino Quintessentia\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Paper Plane. Its herbal, citrus and bittersweet character works alongside bourbon and Aperol while fresh lemon provides the acidity needed to balance the drink. Learn more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.grappanonino.it\/en\/amaro-and-liqueurs\/amaro-nonino-quintessentia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAmaro Nonino Quintessentia on the official Nonino website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nonino-amaro-quintessentia-di-erbe-alpine-35-vol-0-5-l","title":"Nonino Amaro Quintessentia di Erbe Alpine 35% Vol. 0.5 L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNonino Amaro Quintessentia di Erbe Alpine 35% Vol. 0.5 L\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Italian herbal amaro from the Nonino family in Friuli. Made from a blend of herbs and enriched with Nonino ÙE® grape distillate aged in barriques, it combines herbal bitterness with citrus, spice and a gently sweet character. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts balanced bittersweet profile makes it particularly useful in cocktails where an amaro needs to bring complexity without overpowering the other ingredients. Nonino describes the profile as herbal and citrus-led, with notes including orange zest, bitter orange, thyme, menthol, pepper and liquorice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Chose It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinkero selected \u003cstrong\u003eAmaro Nonino Quintessentia\u003c\/strong\u003e primarily for the \u003cstrong\u003ePaper Plane\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cocktail combines equal parts bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol and fresh lemon juice, creating a bright balance of whiskey, citrus, sweetness and herbal bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Cocktails with Amaro Nonino\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Plane\u003c\/strong\u003e — bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol and fresh lemon juice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmaro Sour\u003c\/strong\u003e — a citrus-forward sour that puts the herbal character of the amaro at the centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmaro Highball\u003c\/strong\u003e — a simple long drink where the bittersweet character can remain prominent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrinkero Recommends\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a \u003cstrong\u003ePaper Plane\u003c\/strong\u003e, use 30 ml Amaro Nonino with equal parts bourbon, Aperol and fresh lemon juice. Shake well with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 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