Cocktails

Tea Saronno

Tea Saronno is an alcoholic cocktail built on Amaretto Di Saronno. It leans tea and almond. Built and served in a Stem Glass. Expect about 5.3% ABV and roughly 286 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic5.3% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

286 kcalCalories

5.3%ABV

23.1gSugar

27.2gCarbs

0.8Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, uses cream, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

6.0 ozHot TeaOther
2.0 ozAmaretto di SaronnoLiqueur Modifier
1.0 ozWhipped creamDairy Or Cream

How to Make It

Pour hot tea into a stemmed glass, using a spoon in glass to prevent cracking.Pour
Add Amaretto di Saronno but do not stir.Stirred
Top with chilled whipped cream.Top

How to Serve

Glass: Stem Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

TeaAlmond

Supporting notes

Nutty Sweet Vanilla Rich

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

Date NightSuggested from its vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.
DessertSuggested from its cream and vanilla notes, pairing with desserts pairing.

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Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Amaretto Di Saronno2.0 oz

AmarettoGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Amaretto can replace Amaretto di Saronno in most drink recipes.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Tea Saronno?: The Tea Saronno is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Stem Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 5.3%. A standard serving contains approximately 286 calories.
What does a Tea Saronno taste like?: Tea Saronno has a flavour profile featuring Tea, Almond, Nutty, Sweet. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Tea Saronno?: Tea Saronno pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Tea Saronno?: The Tea Saronno has an ABV of approximately 5.3%. That's approximately 0.80 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 286 kcal, 23.1g sugar, 27.2g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Tea Saronno typically served?: Tea Saronno is often suggested for Date Night, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Tea Saronno?: If you enjoy Tea Saronno, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Tea Saronno at home?: Yes. The Tea Saronno uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Stem Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Tea Saronno with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.