Amaro Averna Italian Bitter Liqueur, 70 cl

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A careful selection of herbs and roots grant Averna its smooth and round taste and its unmistakable aroma. It worked and despite the chaos of the two world wars, Averna soon became a household name in Italy. A classic Italian after-dinner digestive renowned for its versatility and unrivalled depth of character, it can be enjoyed neat, over ice, or incorporated into a tantalising cocktail. The story goes that the recipe was offered as a sign of gratitude, by the monk Fra Girolamo to Salvatore Averna, the founder of the family company.

Amaro, which means bitter in Italian, are herbal liqueurs commonly drunk as an after-dinner digestif.

Made with a unique combination of citrus and Mediterranean herbs, Averna is the perfect after-dinner liqueur. Enjoyed most in Italy, since the 1990s it has found a growing appreciation worldwide, including in the U. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Ocado Limited's prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement.

When his son Francesco took over after the turn of the century, the younger Averna proceeded to get the family spirit more attention and fame. Averna Amaro is a classic Sicilian amaro – a bitter, aromatic liqueur – produced by Averna in Caltanissetta, Sicily, since 1868. The sweet herbal flavor of Averna makes it one of the most approachable in the class of amaro liqueurs from Italy.All these awards led Francesco to redesign the label, incorporating all its certificates and prizes. Here, following an ancient tradition born in the fortified Benedictine abbeys and spread to Europe through the Cluniac and Cistercian monasteries, the monks produced an elixir of herbs that was pleasant despite being "bitter", and was popularly thought to possess tonic and therapeutic properties. Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.

Averna is a popular Italian bitter liqueur (classified as an amaro) that is still produced from the original 1868 recipe of natural ingredients.The delicate taste of the herbs, synonymous of balance and naturalness, alternates with modern and dynamic tastes. The caffé tonic is an interesting drink that mixes 2 ounces each of Averna, cold brew coffee, and tonic water over crushed ice.