Lazzaroni Amaretto is an Italian amaretto — a sweet, almond-scented liqueur — and it is poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Made by the Lazzaroni house of Saronno, the same family famous for its amaretti biscuits, it carries a deep heritage of the amaretto tradition. We list it as a warm, characterful after-dinner pour, lovely neat or over ice, and a fitting close to dessert by candlelight.
About the Producer
The Lazzaroni family settled in Saronno in the early 18th century and built a celebrated name in amaretti, the crisp almond macaroons of the town. The firm has marketed its biscuits and confections under the Lazzaroni name since 1888, and its amaretto liqueur grew out of that same confectionery tradition — a liqueur and a biscuit drawn from a shared heritage of bitter-almond flavor.
Style & Production
Lazzaroni’s amaretto is rooted in the flavor of its renowned amaretti di Saronno, which are made with apricot kernels rather than almonds. The liqueur carries that same toasted, marzipan-like character, blended into a sweet, smooth spirit. It sits in the sweeter, gentler end of the liqueur family: aromatic and rounded, with the warm biscuit note that distinguishes the Lazzaroni style.
Tasting Notes
The aroma leads with toasted almond and a biscuit-like warmth, echoing the famous amaretti. The palate is sweet and smooth, with marzipan, a touch of vanilla, and a gentle baked-pastry note underneath. The finish is soft and lingering, leaving that signature bittersweet-almond character.
What to Pair It With
Its almond-biscuit warmth is a natural with dessert. Serve it alongside Mama’s Tiramisu, with Flourless Chocolate Cake, or beside a Charcuterie Board. See the full dine-in menu for more pairings.
How It’s Served at Grappa
Lazzaroni Amaretto is poured at $11, served neat, over ice, or in a cocktail.
FAQ
Where is it from?
It is made by the Lazzaroni family of Saronno, in northern Italy, the same house known for its famous amaretti biscuits.
What does it taste like?
Toasted almond and a biscuit-like warmth on the nose, sweet and smooth with marzipan and vanilla, and a soft, lingering bittersweet-almond finish.
What makes it distinctive?
Lazzaroni ties its amaretto to its celebrated amaretti di Saronno, which use apricot kernels, giving the liqueur a warm, baked-biscuit character.
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