Liqueurs

Amaro

Liqueur
28% ABV
6 drinks

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

✓You want sweetness, flavour depth and lower ABV in your cocktail.
✓Features in 6 WhatDrink drinks.

Skip if…

✗You want a dry, neutral or high-ABV spirit base.

At a Glance

84 kcalCalories

28%ABV

6gSugar

7.5gCarbs

LiqueurType

6Recipes

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

What is Amaro?

Amaro is a bittersweet herbal liqueur family used for aperitif, digestif and cocktail applications, with bitter, citrus, spice and botanical notes.

What does Amaro taste like?

bitter, herbal, citrus, spice, bittersweet, balanced structure, aromatic finish, cocktail ingredient context

Amaro profile

Mixability: MediumIntensity: MediumSweetBeginner-friendly: Medium

Best used for: sours, refreshing drinks, aromatic cocktails, tropical drinks

Ways to use amaro

Cocktails (6)

Amaro is a bittersweet herbal liqueur family used for aperitif, digestif and cocktail applications, with bitter, citrus, spice and botanical notes.

Flavour profile

Bitter · primaryHerbal · secondary

Observed quantities

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

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 6 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml): 280
Sugar (per 100 ml): 20 g
Carbs (per 100 ml): 25 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.

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: 2026-07-22T00:39:18.100154+00:00

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

Amaro — common questions

How many cocktails are made with Amaro?: There are 6 cocktail recipes featuring Amaro in the WhatDrink database.
What is the ABV of Amaro?: Amaro has an ABV of approximately 28%. 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 Amaro with similar ingredients at a glance.
How do I use the Amaro sensory profile to find drinks I like?: If you enjoy the intensity and flavour profile of Amaro, 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.