Discover Amaro Montenegro, a uniquely smooth and bittersweet Italian amaro with a captivating history. This expertly crafted liqueur, made with a secret blend of 40 botanicals, offers a perfectly balanced taste that's both complex and satisfying. A sophisticated choice for discerning palates, it's perfect for enjoying on its own or in classic cocktails.
Stanislao Cobianchi is the rebel genius behind Amaro MontenegroDestined for career in the church, he went against his family wishes and start travelling packing nothing more than his love of alchemy and his lighthearted spirit of adventure, he traveled the world and experienced a vibrant mixture of cultures and ideas. Back from his travels he experimented with countless ingredients and finally determined the ultimate blend of 40 botanicals that would make up his amaro liqueur. His breakthrough concept perfectly balanced bitter and sweet flavors with a very smooth taste. He dedicated the name of his masterful creation to Princess Elena of Montenegro.Stanislao designed the bottle shape, similar to an alchemistâs vial, as a visual nod to the complexity of the amaro within. Amaro Montenegroâs distinctive bottle has become iconic over the years.While mixology trends have changed, Montenegroâs recipe and process have remained the same since 1885. With over 300 available varieties of Amaro, choosing one isnât easy. Montenegro offers the perfect uniquely smooth, bittersweet flavor with a secret history and a well-known allure.The production process beings with the boiling and maceration of the botanicals. There are 40 botanicals used in the original formula for Amaro Montenegro, including bitter and sweet oranges, little dried oranges, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, artemisia blend, coriander seeds, oregano and marjoram. Following this is the distillation and then the addition of one final element. The âPremioâ is the result of the meticulous micro-distillation of 5 botanicals, just one litre of Premio for every 15,000 litres is required and is the final and fundamental ingredient of the secret recipe.  The result is a unique and authentic liquid; amber in colour with a complex aroma. It is pleasantly balanced between sweet and bitter.
Stanislao Cobianchi is the rebel genius behind Amaro Montenegro Destined for career in the church, he went against his family wishes and start travelling packing nothing more than his love of alchemy and his lighthearted spirit of adventure, he traveled the world and experienced a vibrant mixture of cultures and ideas. Back from his travels he experimented with countless ingredients and finally determined the ultimate blend of 40 botanicals that would make up his amaro liqueur. His breakthrough concept perfectly balanced bitter and sweet flavors with a very smooth taste. He dedicated the name of his masterful creation to Princess Elena of Montenegro. Stanislao designed the bottle shape, similar to an alchemists vial, as a visual nod to the complexity of the amaro within. Amaro Montenegros distinctive bottle has become iconic over the years. While mixology trends have changed, Montenegros recipe and process have remained the same since 1885. With over 300 available varieties of Amaro, choosing one isnt easy. Montenegro offers the perfect uniquely smooth, bittersweet flavor with a secret history and a well-known allure. The production process beings with the boiling and maceration of the botanicals. There are 40 botanicals used in the original formula for Amaro Montenegro, including bitter and sweet oranges, little dried oranges, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, artemisia blend, coriander seeds, oregano and marjoram. Following this is the distillation and then the addition of one final element. The Premio is the result of the meticulous micro-distillation of 5 botanicals, just one litre of Premio for every 15,000 litres is required and is the final and fundamental ingredient of the secret recipe. The result is a unique and authentic liquid; amber in colour with a complex aroma. It is pleasantly balanced between sweet and bitter. Italy Suitable for vegetarians Keep out of direct sunlight Monte Tonic Add cubed ice into a hi-ball glass Pour in 150ml of Indian tonic water followed by 50ml of Amaro Montenegro Add in a wedge of lime and serve Monte Mule Take a hi-ball glass and fill with cubed ice Pour in 75ml of ginger beer followed by 50 ml of Amaro Montenegro Add in the juice of half a fresh lime and stir before serving garnished with a fresh wedge of lime Monte Negroni Fill a rocks glass or tumbler with cubed ice. Add in 50ml of Amaro Montenegro, 25ml of Select Aperitivo and 25ml of Gin. Add in two dashes of Angostura bitters before stirring to chill the drink and for some dilution to occur Garnish with a twist of orange peel and serve Monte on the Rocks Fill a rocks glass or tumbler with cubed ice Pour over 75ml over Amaro Montenegro Garnish with a twist of orange peel and serve Amaro Montenegro 23% 16.1 Nose Citrus entry with a high level of complexity. Sweet and bitter orange combines with notes of lime and mandarin. The herbaceous aroma of marjoram and thyme gently transitions to spiced balsamic blends of incense and eucalyptus. Complex roasted notes round out to an elegant finish Taste Soft and silky mouth feel that strikes a satisfying balance between sweet and bitter notes. Its well-balanced sweetness merges with the other ingredients, fading in a pleasantly bitter finish Colour Amber coloured and bright, with delicate mahogany transparencies on the outer edgesProduct information
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Know your limits The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week
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