Created by Ausano Ramazzotti in 1815, Ramazzotti can be an apertif or digestive. Made from fruits, roots, spices and medicinal herbs, Ramazzotti is a sweet and strong drink for when conventional drinks won’t cut the mustard.
- Flavor Profile: Ramazzotti offers a complex, balanced taste that blends sweetness (notes of dark chocolate, coffee, caramel, and dark berries) with a pleasant, lingering bitterness and citrusy notes (orange peel, blood orange).
- Alcohol Content: It typically has a 30% alcohol by volume (ABV).
- Appearance: The liqueur has a clear, deep bronze-amber color with red and golden highlights.
- Aroma: The aroma is rich with scents of bitter orange peel, gentian root, various spices (cinnamon, cardamom), vanilla, and hints of licorice or cola.Â
- Neat: At room temperature, to fully appreciate its complex flavors.
- On the Rocks: With ice, often with a twist of lemon peel, for a refreshing experience.
- In Cocktails: It serves as a base or ingredient in various cocktails, such as the classic ‘Milano Torino’ (mixed with Campari) or lightened with a splash of club soda or ginger ale.Â



