glossary

Amaretto

(n.) This almond-flavored liqueur is distilled from apricot pits or almonds. The name is thought to be the diminutive of amaro, a type of Italian bitter spirit, as the sugar…

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Limoncello

(n.): An Italian lemon liqueur made from a neutral spirit, lemon zest and sugar. Popular in citrus-growing regions of southern Italy, such as the Amalfi Coast and Sardinia, this sweet-tart…

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Triple Sec

(n.) One of the two main styles of sweetened orange liqueur, triple sec is thought to have been invented by the French in the 19th century as a drier alternative…