Liqueur "Disaronno" is one of the most popular Italian drinks. Its distinguishing characteristic is that it has an unrivaled taste for almonds. Liquor very quickly became famous all over the world precisely thanks to the tart and bitter taste. This distinguishes it from other alcoholic drinks.
Liquor has a rich amber color, belongs to the class "Amaro", as it contains almond nuts and apricot kernels. It is these products that give the drink a taste reminiscent of marzipan.
Legends of liquor
There are a lot of fictional and true stories about Disaronno liqueur. One of them says that a student of Leonardo da Vinci, whose name was Bernardo Luini, painted a fresco in 1525, on which was depicted the Madonna dei Miracoli. A talented student for a long time trying to find his muse. Once he was lucky - he met a girl of incredible beauty.
Judging by the legend, she was a widow. In a sign of her infinite love, the lady presented the artist with a gift in the form of a beautiful amber drink. It was cooked with apricot kernels, various spices and brandy. After some time, he became known as Amaretto Disaronno.
But there is another legend that says that the young girl was very beautiful, owned an inn, which was very popular in Saronne. It was this person who presented a wonderful drink to a novice artist.
These legends are popularly popular. Perhaps that is why earlier on the label was a lady. But now the design of the bottle has changed a bit.
How to choose an original drink
In order not to purchase a fake, carefully study the recommendations of specialists. This will give you confidence that you are buying an original product.
- First you need to look at the shape of the bottle. It should be square. Its upper corners are a little rounded. It is believed that the Venetian glassblowers came up with such a shape so that this drink could be distinguished from others even in the dark. To do this, it was enough to just feel the bottle.
- The next important point is the label. The word amaretto should not be on it, and the date when they started to produce liquor must be indicated. This is the year 1525. The label design was changed in 2009. That remains to this day.
- The last thing you need to pay attention to is the square cover. Under it there is another label in the form of a strip encircling the neck of the bottle.
How to drink Disaronno liqueur
This drink is best consumed without any additives. Any additional component will only interrupt the real taste of the drink and will not allow it to fully open. To enjoy Amaretto Dizaronno, you need to hold the bottle with liquor for a while at room temperature before drinking. He warmed up a bit, the taste of this will improve. Pour the drink preferably in liquor glasses.
You need to drink Disaronno liqueur in small sips, so you can enjoy the bright almond flavor and astringent aftertaste as much as possible. It is not recommended to add ice, as this will dilute the drink. Then it will not be so saturated.
What does liquor go with
If you bought a drink for the first time, then be sure to ask yourself what to drink with? Most often, this liquor is consumed after the meal. Therefore, the snack should be light. Basically, it is customary to serve black chocolate to it.
You can drink liquor with nuts. It is not recommended to enjoy citrus fruits while enjoying Disaronno. Their bright taste will completely clog almond flavor. Some gourmets drink this liquor with some cheese.
Other Uses
Liquor "Disaronno Original" can be drunk not only in its pure form. Basically, it is customary to add it to coffee to give it a special taste and aroma. Just add a few teaspoons and the coffee will smell like almonds. Many people prefer to make cocktails with the addition of liquor. Here are some cooking examples:
- You can mix liquor with Coca-Cola, but cherry juice is also a good option.
- Liquor goes well with whipped cream. Such a thick cocktail turns out to be very rich and aromatic.
- Often mixed liquor with martini, often add ice and various juices.
- Real originals mix liquor with whiskey, add ice to the drink.
Homemade liquor "Disaronno"
The recipe for this drink was kept secret for a long time. However, the taste components were determined. There are several recipes. We bring to your attention the most popular. The drink prepared on it is difficult to distinguish from the original. We will need the following ingredients:
- 0.5 liters of good vodka.
- 50-60 g of almonds.
- 50 g of apricot kernels.
- 150 ml of water.
- 350 g of granulated sugar.
- Some cinnamon and vanilla.
- A few pieces of cloves.
- A few peas of allspice.
- 2-3 g of quality instant coffee.
Cooking steps
To get the Disaronno liquor, follow these steps:
- Peel the almonds. It is very simple to do, just pour boiling water over it and leave for a few minutes.
- Put almonds, allspice and cloves on a hot pan. Thanks to these components, the aroma will become even more saturated.
- Make syrup. Fifty milliliters of water, mix with sugar, bring to a state of caramel. After that, add the remaining 100 ml of water and vanilla. Mix well.
- In a glass jar, place the almonds fried with spices, apricot kernel kernels and syrup, add cinnamon and mix well.
- When this mixture has cooled, add vodka and coffee. Mix well again and leave in a dark place for about a month. Insisting a drink for more than six weeks is not recommended. Sometimes liquor needs to be mixed.
- After four weeks, the drink must be filtered using cheesecloth, folded in four layers.
How to drink Disaronno liquor, which is made at home? It is preferably served with unsweetened fruits or cookies. It should not be too cold, otherwise the whole taste will not be revealed.
Reviews
Consumer opinions about this liquor are different, but mostly they are positive. Girls really like him, but men see in him many virtues. Almost all users note the original bottle and the pleasant taste of almonds. Some as the advantage that the liquor is not very strong.
Both men and women consider it a disadvantage that now they add flavorings to the drink, rather than natural products.