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Amaro Sour

With Charcuterie, Amaro Sour has enough bitter, sour and herbal to hold its place beside food. It carries a lean, light body and feels moderate in strength. Compared with Citrus Coke, it leans more tart. This makes it useful for comparing how liqueur behaves in a mixed drink rather than tasting it neat. If you want to compare it, look next at Citrus Coke; for food, the catalogue starts with Charcuterie and Cheese.

BitterSourHerbal

APPROX. ABV: 18%
STRENGTH: 3/5
DRINKABILITY: 4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2

Bitterness4

Sourness4

Strength3

Body2

Drinkability4

Fruity0

Herbal4

Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Liqueur

20–30 ml classic modifier

Fresh citrus, bitters or soda as specified

Method: Shake with ice and strain.
Glass: Coupe
Garnish: Classic garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Charcuterie

02Cheese

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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