PR Amaretto Almond Liqueur Essence 20 ml

PR Amaretto Almond Liqueur Essence 20 ml

Amaretto means, roughly, the little bitter one, and the name captures the whole secret of the liqueur: a sweet, soft drink with a fine bitter almond note at its heart. It is one of the best-loved liqueurs in the world – as much at home in a small glass after dinner as in the shaker, the coffee cup and the pudding bowl.

With PR Amaretto you can mix your own almond liqueur in a few minutes. The flavour is the classic one, the one that makes people think of almond biscuits, marzipan and the almond paste of Christmas baking, and its uses are so many that the bottle seldom stands untouched for long.

Colour & Appearance

The finished liqueur is a clear amber with golden and coppery-red glints, like dark honey or liquid toffee. It is viscous and glossy, and the sugar leaves long, slow tears in the glass.

Nose

The nose is unmistakable: bitter almond and marzipan, like unwrapping a block of almond paste. Behind it lie apricot kernel, sweet vanilla, browned sugar and a small note of cherry stone and orange peel.

Palate

The palate is sweet, smooth and generous. The almond arrives in several layers – first sweet marzipan, then the slightly bitter, aromatic note of bitter almond and apricot kernel that gives the liqueur its character. Around it lie vanilla, butter toffee and burnt sugar, with a hint of dried apricot and cherry adding fruitiness. The mild bitterness at the close balances the sweetness just so, leaving the liqueur round and soft without feeling cloying. The spirit registers only as a pleasant warmth.

Finish

The finish is long, sweet and warm. Marzipan and toffee linger, and at the very end that fine bitter almond note returns – like the last bite of an almond biscuit.

How to Use

The essence is mixed with vodka or neutral spirit plus sugar. 20 ml makes 750 ml of finished liqueur. Instructions are on the label.

Serving Suggestions

• In a small glass after dinner, or on the rocks.
• Amaretto Sour: liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon, a little sugar syrup and egg white, shaken hard.
• A splash in your coffee, ideally with whipped cream on top.
• Drizzled over vanilla ice cream with toasted almonds.
• In tiramisu, almond cake, fruit salad or a creamy panna cotta.

About the Essence

Amaretto is part of the PR (Prestige) series and one of our best-selling liqueur essences – hardly surprising, since it is as useful in the kitchen as it is behind the bar. A bottle of home-made almond liqueur is also a much-appreciated present, especially around Christmas, when almond and marzipan are among the flavours of the season anyway. Store it somewhere cool and dark and it will keep well for a long time.

The essence comes in many sizes: 50 ml, 280 ml and 1000 ml for those who mix often, plus 5 litres and 25 litres for professional use.