Amaro Montenegro (70cl , 23%)

A classic Italian liqueur made with a wide (though secret) selection of herbs and spices, Amaro Montenegro is bittersweet and makes for a fantastic after-dinner tipple. Originally created in 1885, it was named after the second Queen of Italy, Elena of Montenegro.

• Flavor Profile: Montenegro is known for a unique balance of sweetness and bitterness, often described as less intensely bitter than many other amari. Tasting notes commonly include sweet and bitter oranges, vanilla, coriander, marjoram, thyme, and eucalyptus, with a smooth, lingering finish.
• Production: The production process is complex, involving three different extraction methods—boiling, maceration, and distillation—to create various “mother extracts”. These extracts are blended, and a final, highly concentrated micro-distillate called “Premio” is added in small quantities to complete the flavor.
• ABV: It has a relatively mild alcohol content of 23% by volume, making it an approachable spirit.
• Bottle: The distinctively shaped bottle was designed by Cobianchi to resemble an alchemist’s vial or an ampoule for a secret potion. 

• Neat or on the Rocks: Traditionally served this way as an after-dinner digestif. A twist of orange peel is a common garnish.
• Cocktails: A favorite among bartenders, it is a key ingredient in modern and classic cocktails, such as a Montenegro and tonic, a Monty Mule (with ginger beer), or a variation of the Paper Plane.