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This whisky-laced, lightly spiced apple and lemon cocktail has an autumnal hue and, when served in an old-fashioned glass over cubed or block ice, is perfect...
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Werd Bmocsil’s Avatar Werd Bmocsil
21st November at 21:40
Ok, but which Amaro? Averna is listed, but as a newbie, I don't have it yet, and can't rationalize Yet Another Bottle without risking an insurrection.
Nonino? Nardini? Ramazzotti? They all seem pretty close together with their orange flavor, I think.
Meletti? This one gets too close to Fernet for my palate.
Heck, Amer Picon is supposed to fit under the Amaro tent, along with Cynar.

Click on the link for Amaro in the recipe and you are graced with a dizzying list of … equivalents? I guess it's time to start wading through that list to get an idea of the differences.
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EDUARD MARKMAN’s Avatar EDUARD MARKMAN
22nd November at 06:53
The closest analogue is Ramazzotti. It's almost the same. Nonino is completely unsuitable. It has a more floral and drier flavor. It's also more bitter and has a grappa-like taste.
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Matt Dymek’s Avatar Matt Dymek
7th September 2024 at 21:27
Try 1 1/2 ounces scotch; 1/2 ounce allspice dram. A bit sweeter perhaps but more fall spices to balance that out.
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Ben S’ Avatar Ben S
31st October 2024 at 23:35
Agreed; I did Morgenthaler's original recipe and it was too Scotch forward for me. Adding in more Allspice Dram noticeably improved it.
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John Champion’s Avatar John Champion
24th January 2024 at 20:14
I went a little heavy on the Pimento dram (because I love the stuff) and found this to be a great cold weather drink. Very autumnal and full of the familiar spices we all love. A quality cloudy apple juice really shines here and is a good way to use some up if you've got extra.
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