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Liqueurs

Amaretto

  • Liqueur
  • 24% ABV
  • 51 drinks

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

  • ✓You enjoy sweet, nutty almond flavour in cocktails.
  • ✓Features in 51 WhatDrink drinks.

Skip if…

  • ✗You prefer dry, sharp or citrus-led drinks.

At a Glance

99 kcalCalories
24%ABV
10.5gSugar
12gCarbs
LiqueurType
51Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What is Amaretto?

Amaretto is an almond-flavoured liqueur used in sours, dessert drinks, coffee drinks and simple mixed drinks. It adds nutty sweetness and rounded almond-like flavour to citrus, cream, coffee and dark spirits.

What does Amaretto taste like?

Sweet, nutty and almond-like, often with vanilla, apricot kernel and marzipan notes. Amaretto pairs well with lemon, coffee, cream, chocolate, bourbon, brandy, rum, cola and cherry flavours.

Amaretto profile

Mixability: HighIntensity: MediumSweetBeginner-friendly: High

Best used for: creamy cocktails, tropical drinks, citrus cocktails, dessert drinks

  • Appears in 51+ recipes
  • Has 4 common substitutes

Ways to use amaretto

Cocktails (43)Shots (6)Coffee cocktails (1)Punches (1)

Amaretto is an almond-flavoured liqueur used in sours, dessert drinks, coffee drinks and simple mixed drinks. It adds nutty sweetness and rounded almond-like flavour to citrus, cream, coffee and dark spirits.

Flavour profile

AlmondNuttySweetVanilla

Recipes using this

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 22.18–59.15 ml; median 29.57 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 34 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml)
330
Sugar (per 100 ml)
35 g
Carbs (per 100 ml)
40 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

  • Gluten-FreeCompatible
  • KetoNot compatible
  • Low-CarbNot compatible
  • Low-SugarNot compatible
  • Veganvaries
  • VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Reviewed substitutes

  • Amaretto Di SaronnoSimilar almond liqueur profile.

Reviewed ingredient substitution guidance. Results can vary by brand, quantity and preparation. These substitutions have not been tested in every individual recipe.

Commonly observed with

Cranberry JuiceVodka

Observed co-use in the reviewed recipe corpus — not a universal pairing recommendation.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-16T05:12:21.205546+00:00

Substitutes

How to swap Amaretto

When replacing Amaretto, match both flavor and sweetness. A liqueur substitute can change the aroma, sugar level and color of the drink at the same time.

When to choose it

When to choose Amaretto

Choose Amaretto when the drink needs sweetness plus a specific aroma or flavor accent. Use it carefully because liqueurs can change both taste and sugar balance.

Skip if

Do not choose Amaretto when...

Do not choose Amaretto when the drink is already sweet or heavy. Liqueurs add both flavor and sugar, so they need acidity, dryness, bitterness or spirit strength for balance.

What it is

What kind of liqueur is Amaretto?

Amaretto adds sweetness, aroma and a specific flavor accent. It usually needs balance from citrus, bitterness, dryness or a stronger base ingredient.

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Amaretto — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Amaretto?
There are 51 cocktail recipes featuring Amaretto in the WhatDrink database.
What are the most popular cocktails made with Amaretto?
Top-ranked cocktails made with Amaretto include Amaretto And Cream, Amaretto Rose, Amaretto Sour. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.
What is the ABV of Amaretto?
Amaretto has an ABV of approximately 24%. The exact strength varies by brand and expression.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Intensity (light to bold), Sweetness (dry to sweet), Mixability (how versatile it is in cocktails) and Beginner-Friendly (acquired taste to easy intro). Each scale helps you compare Amaretto with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Amaretto sensory profile to find drinks I like?
If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Amaretto, look for other ingredients or cocktails with a similar profile. Compare Intensity, Sweetness and Mixability to find substitutes or discover new cocktails in the same flavour family.