Amaretto is a sweet, almond-flavored liqueur that originated in Italy. It is typically made from almonds or apricot pits, along with a base of neutral spirits, sugar, and various botanicals. Amaretto has a rich, nutty flavor with hints of almond, vanilla, and sometimes cherry. It is often enjoyed on its own as a digestif or used as an ingredient in cocktails such as the Amaretto Sour or the classic Italian dessert drink, the Amaretto Espresso.
Amaretto is commonly described as a sweet, almond-flavored liqueur with hints of vanilla and cherry.