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Saronno

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (9)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Cognac (brandy)
1 fl oz Adriatico Amaretto Liqueur
1 fl oz Whipping cream (chilled)

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of freshly grated nutmeg.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Dust with freshly grated nutmeg.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Saronno contains 237 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.1 standard drinks
  • 16.67% alc./vol. (33.33° proof)
  • 16.1 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Whipping cream — Dairy

History

Adapted from a recipe in Stanley M. Jones' 1977 Jones' Complete Barguide.

SARONNO
Cocktail Glass
Shake
3/4 oz Amaretto
3/4 oz brandy
1 oz cream

Stanley M. Jones, Jones' Complete Barguide, 1977

Review

Creamy brandy-laced amaretto. What's not to like?

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Comments & Discussion

Bruce Bowman
It's a Brandy Alexander with amaretto instead of creme de cacao. Not exactly innovative, but still tasty. Makes a fine dessert cocktail, or pour it over ice cream. Be careful, it goes down fast!
score: 2

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