Negroni Amaro Liqueur
Negroni Amaro Liqueur is the after-dinner expression of the 1919 Negroni house: a complex Italian amaro at 27% ABV (54 proof) in a 1L bottle, built from herbs, roots, and citrus peel in the Treviso tradition. Deeper and more contemplative than the family's aperitivo bitters, it drinks as a proper digestivo — layered, bittersweet, and long — while still carrying the Negroni name into cocktails. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 27% (54 proof)
- Size: 1L
- Style: Italian amaro (herbal bitter liqueur)
- Origin: Treviso, Italy — Negroni Distillerie, founded 1919
- Profile: herbs, roots, citrus peel; bittersweet digestivo
After Dinner, the Negroni Way
The amaro category is where Italian bitter-making shows its full range, and the Negroni family's entry sits in the classic middleweight band at 27% ABV — stronger than an aperitivo bitter, more approachable than the bruising alpine amari. Made from the traditional palette of herbs, roots, and citrus peel, it follows the house style established in Treviso over a century ago: bitterness first, complexity always, sweetness only as a frame. It is the bottle to reach for when the meal is over and the conversation isn't.
Tasting Notes
Complex and layered: dark herbs and root spice (gentian, rhubarb root character) over dried orange peel and a whisper of caramelized sugar. The midpalate is round and warming; the finish is long, bittersweet, and mouthwatering, with citrus oils lingering after the bitterness fades. At 54 proof it has the weight to stand up neat without tiring the palate.
How to Enjoy
Serve neat or over a single cube after dinner — the classic digestivo pour. It also deepens a Black Manhattan (rye whiskey, amaro, bitters) and adds gravity to any amaro-forward cocktail. Compare it with its lighter siblings in the Negroni range and our broader aperitivo and bitter shelf.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Negroni Amaro and Negroni Bitter?
The Amaro (27% ABV) is a deeper, more complex after-dinner liqueur; the Bitter Aperitivo (25% ABV) is a brighter pre-dinner bitter built primarily for cocktails.
Is Negroni Amaro good in a Negroni cocktail?
Yes — it is a key ingredient option for the classic Negroni and adds a darker, more herbal dimension than a standard bitter aperitivo.
What size is the bottle?
1 liter, verified against the US distributor's TTB listing.
How should amaro be served?
Traditionally neat or on ice after a meal as a digestivo; it also mixes into Manhattan and Boulevardier variations.
Round out your Italian bitter shelf from our liqueur selection. Order Negroni Amaro Liqueur online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA — Treviso's after-dinner answer.