[Victoria Sponge]

I am brand new to Amaretto!

I went into a bar in London a few weeks ago and asked for Baileys, they had none. Malibu? None. Archers? None. What kind of bar has none of them?? I found it most peculiar.

Worried that I would have to remain teetotal for the whole night, on account that they are the only alcohols that I am able to drink, I explained my predicament to the bar maid, who suggested to me a glass of amaretto and cranberry juice. She promised me it would be delicious. It was. so I drank it all night. I forgot to take note of the brand she was serving me though.

So, people, can you tell me which amaretto you like? I will treat myself to a bottle or three this Christmas.

[chipbuttie1]

I tried Amaretto recently I thought it was gorgeous, the one I bought was £8.99 from Sainburys, didn't want to buy the more expensive Disaronno in case I didn't like it. I had mine with cola and lots of ice. I'll give cranberry juice a go.

[Victoria Sponge]

Disaronno...that may have been the one the barmaid served me. But I wouldn't mind trying the sainsburys a go.

The amaretto goes so well with the cranberry juice, it tastes a bit like a bakewell tart, but in a really nice way!

[chipbuttie1]

I reckon they're probably exactly the same just that you're paying for the name with Disaronno. It's supposed to be nice in coffee as well, a bit like Tia Maria haven't tried it yet though.

[Studmuffin]

I once vomited all over myself drinking that. I had no idea what it tasted like a took a big swig and the second before my conscious brain had screamed "marzipan" at me my subconscious evacuated it from my stomach. Hideous stuff (if like me you can't stand marzipan).

[farmhand]

I've only tried the Disaronno so can't compare it to other brands. You can tell if it was Disaronno or not because it has the big square cap.

Serve frappe (over crushed ice). It is also good in pot au chocolat or a liqueur coffee.

The nicest way to drink it imo is in a Hooded Claw; a stunning, delicious cocktail.

2 measures amaretto
1 measure Cointreau
5 measures prune juice

Shake all ingredient with ice and strain into four small liqueur glasses loosely filled with crushed ice. (serves four). A perfect dessert cocktail, yum. If you think you don't like amaretto or marzipan, try this and think again.

BTW, there are hundreds of sweet and/or subtle cocktails you will love that defang the alcohol bite, if that is your problem with booze. Don't drink crap like Malibu and Archers... support decent bars that offer their customers quality drinks.

[silentNate]

Goes lovely in hot chocolate

[Badcat]

Try it with cherry coke, it's like bakewell tart in a glass

[epicurian]

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Originally Posted by Studmuffin

I once vomited all over myself drinking that. I had no idea what it tasted like a took a big swig and the second before my conscious brain had screamed "marzipan" at me my subconscious evacuated it from my stomach. Hideous stuff (if like me you can't stand marzipan).

This made me bust out laughing.

[degsyhufc]

Not a fan of it with cranberry.

I just have it with coke. Tastes like Dr Pepper.
There is also a cocktail you can make with it called a Dr Pepper.


Another good one is 1xAmaretto, 1xBourbon and topped up with coke or lemonade.

[mickeyluv74]

Lidl amaretto is really good and a lot cheaper than disaronno. It's also great in a coffee!.

[a_c_g_t]

A huge slug of Amaretto in MacDonalds Milkshake.

[Victoria Sponge]

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Originally Posted by mickeyluv74

Lidl amaretto is really good and a lot cheaper than disaronno. It's also great in a coffee!.

Great tip! Do they only the have the one type? I'll have a look for that.

Last week I had a hot chocolate with amaretto, it was DIVINE! It also cost £8.50 from the hotel bar (my pal bought me it!)

Strangely, my flatmate received a Disaronno gift set as her Secret Santa gift from work last week. It has a mini bottle of the stuff, a glass, and some liqueur chocs. She said I can have it

[CBeeN]

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Originally Posted by silentNate

Goes lovely in hot chocolate

ooh must try that one mmmmmmmmmmmmm


I love the stuff, i have some in a glass of irish crean or with lemonade.
I do however buy Aldi's own it's only £4.99 a bottle and tastes the same IMHO

[munta]

Neat over ice. Best drinking in the world. Liquid marzipan. Hmmm. Funny thing is I can't stand marzipan.

[MiSsMaLfUnKtIoN]

Love Disarrono, but think I will try the supermarket own brand over Xmas and get a few more bottles

[JulesF]

Quote:

Originally Posted by munta

Neat over ice. Best drinking in the world. Liquid marzipan. Hmmm. Funny thing is I can't stand marzipan.

I hate marzipan too, but I like Amaretto. Can't quite figure that one out.

[chipbuttie1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JulesF

I hate marzipan too, but I like Amaretto. Can't quite figure that one out.

Me too. I like the idea of drinking it with Baileys and lots of ice, tried it with cranberry but didn't like it.

[The Wizard]

I've got an espresso coffee Amaretto by a make called Bella Veroni which I bought in Makro. It's lovely. Tesco have an offer on for it and if you like sweet black coffee like I do then you'll love it.

http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Produ.../?id=271261598

[Cstar2229]

Good to disguise cyanide

[Cstar2229]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiSsMaLfUnKtIoN

Love Disarrono, but think I will try the supermarket own brand over Xmas and get a few more bottles

I don't like any other Amaretto

I am usually OK with unbranded booze but this has to be Disarrono for me!

I make tiramissu with mine, plus have in coffee

[panda79]

its nice with red bull

[thoughtcriminal]

Ice and a splash of lemon juice. Lovely!

[Gizmo210688]

Love it with coke and lots of ice. Tastes like a mix between Dr. Pepper and Vanilla Coke.

Amaretto Sours are pretty nice too.

[gemma-the-husky]

just bought a bottle of soiree amaretto

£8 for a full bottle, 22% - compared with Disaronno £13 for 50cl, 28%

maybe you get what you pay for to some extent. however, i have never really had a problem buying any cheaper brand spirit. The various pimms replacements are all perfectly adequate.