What Does Amaretto Taste Like?

Amaretto tastes tastes rich and sweet, with a strong almond flavor, notes of vanilla and a subtly bitter finish. Quality brands of amaretto have a sophisticated and developed flavor; we recommend grabbing at least a mid-priced bottle. Low quality brands aren't worth buying, as the flavor is overly intense.

Does amaretto taste sweet?

There's no denying that Amaretto has a seductive taste, intensely sweet, but with a bitter almond edge. The word means something like “little bitter one”. ... Their word for bitter, amaro, is peculiarly similar to the word for love, amore. It's the distinctive note in many Italian drinks, including their wines.

What does Amaretto go with?

Mix it with citrus

Fresh citrus is one of the best compliments to the nuttiness of amaretto. While most amaretto drinkers are familiar with an Amaretto Sour -- which pairs the liqueur with the zing of lemon juice -- the spirit works just as well paired with lime, pineapple, or orange juice.