Today we will talk about cocktails based on the wonderful Disaronno Originale liqueur, from Lombardy in northern Italy.
What is Disaronno?
Disaronno Originale is a type of amaretto liqueur containing 28% alcohol. It is an aromatic amber-colored liqueur with a distinctive almond flavor, although it does not actually contain almonds. And the almond bitter taste is achieved through the successful mixing of different ingredients that are kept secret.
According to the manufacturer, the liqueur is an infusion of apricot oil with “absolute alcohol, burnt sugar and the pure essence of seventeen selected herbs and fruits.”
The liqueur is produced in Saronno, in the Lombardy region, in the north of Italy and is appreciated by true gourmets around the world. The liqueur is sold in an oblong glass decanter designed by a sculptor from Murano.
There is a beautiful legend about the origin of the drink. In 1525, Bernardino Luini, one of the disciples of Leonardo da Vinci, frescoed the sanctuary of the church in the town of Saronno.
Luini had to portray the Madonna, whose image was based on a young widowed innkeeper. As a gift, the woman soaked apricot kernels in brandy, making the first Amaretto liqueur.
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Best Disaronno Cocktails
Let’s take a look at 15 of the best cocktail recipes with Disaronno Originale!
1. Almond Snicker doodle Cocktail – Amaretto Rumchata Cocktail
This cocktail is a simple two-ingredient cocktail. This is a mild after-dinner almond and cinnamon drink made by mixing Rumchata and Disaronno and then served over ice. Pour two shots of Rumchata and one shot of amaretto into a glass. Add ice and you’re done!
Ingredients
- 2 Oz Rumchata
- 1 Oz Disaronno Originale
- Some ice
Instructions
Pour two shots of Rumchata and one shot of amaretto into a glass and add couple cubes of ice.
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2. Rasmaretto, a Raspberry-Amaretto Drink
The Rasmaretto drink recipe combines the flavors of sweet almond, raspberry and lemon in a wonderful combination. Raspberry syrup gives it extra sweetness and a delicious berry flavor. Lemonade is refreshing and adds hints of citrus, perfectly complementing other components.
Mix 1 1/4 ounces Disaronno, 3/4 ounce raspberry syrup, add some ice and pour 5 – 6 ounces lemonade. Stir gently to prevent gas escaping from lemonade.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 Oz Disaronno
- 3/4 Oz Raspberry syrup
- 5 – 6 Oz lemonade
- Some ice
Instructions
Mix 1 1/4 ounces amaretto, 3/4 ounce raspberry syrup, add some ice and pour 5 – 6 ounces lemonade. Stir gently to prevent gas escaping from lemonade.
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3. Amaretto Disaronno Sour Cocktail Drink Recipe
The classic and traditional Disaronno Sour is made with Italian amaretto liqueur and is a popular staple at Christmas dinners and New Years Eve cocktail parties in Italy. This Disaronno Amaretto Sour recipe is easy to make at home and is ready to serve in 5-10 minutes.
Mix in a shaker 2 Oz Disaronno Amaretto, 1 Oz lemon juice, 1 dash of Angostura bitters, pour into glasses and garnish with Maraschino cherries.
Ingredients
- 2 Oz Disaronno Amaretto
- 1 Oz Lemon Juice
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
- 2 Maraschino Cherries
Instructions
Mix in a shaker 2 Oz Disaronno Amaretto, 1 Oz lemon juice, 1 dash of Angostura bitters, pour into glasses and garnish with Maraschino cherries.
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4. Disaronno Fizz
Light, sparkling and refreshing, Disaronno Fizz is the perfect cocktail for hot summer days or a pool party. This light cocktail is versatile and suitable for many occasions. This is a classic cocktail, very popular, you can find it in so many versions with a wide variety of additives.
Pour 2 Oz of Disaronno over ice in a glass. Squeeze a lemon into a glass and add a glass sparkling water. Mix slightly and garnish the drink with a slice of lemon or zest.
Ingredients
- 2 Oz Disaronno
- 1 cup carbonated or sparkling water
- 1 lemon
Instructions
Pour 2 Oz of Disaronno over ice in a glass. Squeeze a lemon into a glass and add a glass sparkling water. Mix slightly and decorate the cocktail with a slice of lemon or zest.
5. Disaronno Spring Fling
This is a bright spring drink with exotic fruit juices and fresh strawberries. There are many components that make the cocktail rich and unique in its own way.
Crush the strawberries in a shaker and mix some ice, 1 Oz Disaronno Amaretto, 1 Oz London Dry Gin, 1 Oz Pineapple Juice, 1/2 Oz Lemon Juice, 1/4 Oz Grand Marnier, 2 dashes Angostura Bitters, 1 Oz Club Soda.
Strain the ice when pouring into the glass and add sparkling water. Garnish with fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
- 1 Oz Disaronno Amaretto
- 1 Oz London Dry Gin
- 1 Oz Pineapple Juice
- 1/2 Oz Lemon Juice
- 1/4 Oz Grand Marnier
- 2 Fresh Strawberries Muddled
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 Oz Club Soda
- Some ice
Instructions
Crush the strawberries in a shaker and mix all the ingredients except the soda. Strain the ice when pouring into the glass and add sparkling water. Garnish with fresh strawberries.
6. Disaronno Delight
This is a rather unusual warming winter drink that is served hot. This warm and sensual drink has a bright undertone of winter flavors like amaretto, cinnamon and nutmeg. It is slightly sweet with a light creamy texture. Heating Disaronno allows you to reveal the bouquet of aromas of this liqueur in a new way. This is the perfect drink to relax by the fireplace on long winter evenings.
Pour the 2 Oz Disaronno and 2 Oz heavy cream into a mug or a big cup. Add half a cup boiling water. Give it a stir, and add a dash of nutmeg to the top.
Ingredients
- 2 Oz Disaronno
- 2 Oz Heavy Cream
- Half cup Boiling Water
- Dash of Nutmeg
Instructions
Pour the 2 Oz Disaronno and 2 Oz heavy cream into a mug or a big cup. Add half a cup boiling water. Give it a stir, and add a dash of nutmeg to the top.
7. Disaronno Shimmer
This is an interesting cocktail based on sparkling wine. Blackberries add summer freshness and wild berry flavor. With the addition of Disaronno, the cocktail takes on a sweeter, juicier flavor that you can easily prepare and enjoy at any time.
Mix slightly the Disaronno and Prosecco together in a prosecco glass. Add the blackberries to your cocktail for beauty and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Disaronno
- 125ml Taste the Difference Conegliano Prosecco, chilled
- 3 blackberries
Instructions
Mix the Disaronno and Prosecco together and serve in a prosecco glass garnish your cocktail with the blackberries.
8. Classic Amaretto Sour
This is a refreshing citrusy and rather sour savory cocktail that is wonderfully refreshing on a hot summer day. If you’re really a sour drinker and want to make your smoothie even more intense, substitute lemon juice for lime juice or double the amount.
Prepare simple syrup (dissolve an equal amount of sugar in water), and pour into the shaker, 1 Oz in total, add 1 ½ Oz Disaronno and ¾ Oz lemon juice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Oz Disaronno
- 1 Oz simple syrup
- ¾ Oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 orange slice
- 1 maraschino cherry
- Some ice
Instructions
Pour the simple syrup, Disaronno, and lemon juice into a shaker. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.
9. Iced Disaronno Latte
Another invigorating cocktail, which, although considered classic, is not quite ordinary. This iced latte cocktail is super easy to make and there are so many ways you can customize it the way you like it. You can add more or less milk, adjust the strength of the coffee itself.
Brew strong espresso and let cool. Mix your espresso, ice, 3/4 Oz Disaronno, 1/3 Oz Licor 43, 1 shot Espresso, 3/4 Oz Half and Half Cream in the shaker and pour to a glass or coffee mug. You can add some more ice if you like.
Ingredients
- 3/4 Oz Disaronno
- 1/3 Oz Licor 43
- 1 shot Espresso
- 3/4 Oz Half and Half Cream
- Some ice
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a shaker, including ice, and shake well. Strain into your favorite glass or coffee mug.
10. Chocolate covered almonds
This is a very interesting sweet cocktail that can be called a confectionery. The aroma of almonds perfectly complements the taste and smell of dark chocolate, the addition of cream and caramel makes the taste unforgettable. All this includes not strong alcohol, which emphasizes the bitterness of chocolate and makes this cocktail far from childish.
Mix in the shaker 1 Oz Disaronno, 1/3 Oz MOzart Dark Chocolate Liqueur, 1 tsp caramel syrup, 1 Oz half/half (one half cream and one half whole milk). Pour into martini glass and garnish with chocolate powder.
Ingredients
- 1 Oz Disaronno
- 1/3 Oz MOzart Dark Chocolate Liqueur
- 1 tsp caramel syrup
- 1 Oz half/half (one half cream and one half whole milk)
Instructions
Mix in the shaker all ingredients together and pour into a martini glass. Garnish the top of your cocktail with chocolate powder.
11. Cranberry Vanilla Whiskey Drink
We offer you a whiskey cocktail with a cranberry-vanilla flavor. This cocktail is considered autumnal and is the perfect drink to sit by the fire in nature on cool autumn evenings. The cocktail does not require much effort to mix, and is prepared very quickly.
Mix 1 Oz Crown Vanilla Whiskey, 1 Oz Disaronno Amaretto Liqueur, 1.5 Oz Cranberry Juice. Decorate your cocktail with orange peel. You can mix directly in a glass or in a shaker, it doesn’t matter. If your autumn is hot or you decide to make this cocktail in the summer, you can add a couple of ice cubes.
Ingredients
- 1 Oz Crown Vanilla Whiskey
- 1 Oz Disaronno Amaretto Liqueur
- 1.5 Oz Cranberry Juice
- Orange peel
- Some ice (optional)
Instructions
Mix 1 Oz Crown Vanilla Whiskey, 1 Oz Disaronno Amaretto Liqueur, 1.5 Oz Cranberry Juice and garnish your drink with orange peel. Add a couple of ice cubes (optional).
12. Amaretto Summer Citrus Berry Splash Cocktail
Our summer citrus-berry smoothie is very light, refreshing and rich in the taste and aroma of fresh fruits! This drink with a small amount of alcohol is great for family holidays and barbecues with friends. Sweet strawberries combined with tart lemon juice and vibrant orange juice create the base for this summery drink.
First, prepare a simple strawberry syrup – Mix in saucepan 1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced, 1 cup water, 1 cup granulated sugar in a saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes. Let cool and strain through a fine sieve.
Strawberry syrup is ready. Fill a cocktail glass with ice. Pour in 1 1/2 Oz prepared strawberry syrup, 1 Oz fresh squeezed lemon juice, 1 Oz orange juice, 2 Oz Disaronno and mix well. Garnish with a strawberry or lemon wedge.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 Oz prepared strawberry syrup
- 1 Oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Oz orange juice
- 2 Oz Disaronno
- Some ice
Instructions
Prepare simple strawberry syrup. Fill a cocktail glass with ice and pour all the ingredients and mix them together. Garnish with a strawberry or lemon wedge.
13. Velvet Fire – Valentine’s Day cocktail
If you’re looking for a drink to brighten up Valentine’s Day, then this recipe is for you! The almond flavor of the soft Disaronno perfectly complements and highlights the passion and fire of Jack Daniel’s. It is easy to prepare and best consumed in shots.
Just mix 1 part Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire and 2 parts Disaronno Velvet and let cool. All is ready!
Ingredients
- 1 part Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire
- 2 parts Disaronno Velvet
Instructions
Just mix 1 part Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire 2 parts Disaronno Velvet and let cool. All is ready!
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14. Disaronno & Cranberry Cocktail
Refreshing summer cocktail with pleasant sourness from cranberries and fresh lime flavor enhanced by almonds. This cocktail is perfect for any summer party and is prepared quite simply and quickly. This cocktail is usually served in old-fashioned glass.
Just mix 1 1/2 Oz – Disaronno, 2 Oz Cranberry Juice add some ice and garnish with the wedge of lime and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Oz – Disaronno
- 2 Oz Cranberry Juice
- Some ice
- Wedge of lime
Instructions
Pour Disaronno over ice in an old-fashioned glass add cranberry juice and garnish with a lime wheel.
15. Disaronno Mimosa Champagne
This is a very interesting champagne-based cocktail. Sparkling wine goes well with orange juice and the exquisite aroma of Disaronno. No one will remain indifferent to this drink at your party! You need to prepare a cocktail immediately before serving so that the champagne does not weather.
Mix in a shaker or directly in a glass 1 shot Disaronno and 2 shots orange juice. Then add 3 shots of champagne and stir gently.
Ingredients
- 1 shot Disaronno
- 2 shots orange juice
- 3 shots Champagne
Instructions
Mix in a shaker or directly in a glass 1 shot Disaronno and 2 shots orange juice. Then add 3 shots of champagne and stir gently.
So today we have reviewed 15 of the best Disaronno cocktail recipes. As you can see, this wonderful liquor is used both in baking and in cooking and in traditional cocktails and even coffee. The aroma of almonds goes well with different ingredients and fills the dishes with notes and flavors of northern Italy.
What mixes good with Disaronno?
Disaronno can be drunk neat with ice or added to various cocktails. This liqueur goes well with other alcoholic drinks, Coca-Cola, ginger ale or freshly squeezed fruit juice. The amaretto family of liqueurs is also widely used in Italian cuisine. It is added to chocolate, coffee ice cream, tiramisu, and even meat marinade. It can also be added to hot chocolate and is an ingredient in the Italian version of the heady Irish coffee.
Is amaretto and Disaronno the same drink?
In general, yes. Although the drink does not directly contain almonds (which many consider mandatory for amaretto), but its taste is mimicked by other ingredients, which, in my opinion, makes it even more interesting. In addition, until 2001 the drink was called Amaretto di Saronno (Amaretto from Saronno). It was later renamed for marketing reasons.
15 Best Disaronno Cocktails
Ingredients
- Almond Snicker doodle Cocktail – Amaretto Rumchata Cocktail
- Rasmaretto, a Raspberry-Amaretto Drink
- Amaretto Disaronno Sour Cocktail Drink Recipe
- Disaronno Fizz
- Disaronno Spring Fling
- Disaronno Delight
- Disaronno Shimmer
- Classic Amaretto Sour
- Iced Disaronno Latte
- Chocolate covered almonds
- Cranberry Vanilla Whiskey Drink
- Amaretto Summer Citrus Berry Splash Cocktail
- Velvet Fire – Valentine’s Day cocktail
- Disaronno & Cranberry Cocktail
- Disaronno Mimosa Champagne
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker, including ice, and shake well. Strain into your favorite glass.
