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    Home » Cocktails » Vodka Cocktails » Amaro Cocktail Recipe with Vodka and Ginger Beer

    Published: Jan 21, 2023 · Updated: Jan 23, 2023 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    Amaro Cocktail Recipe with Vodka and Ginger Beer

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    Amaro cocktail with vodka.

    This Amaro Cocktail recipe with vodka and ginger beer is unique and totally delicious! Ready in just minutes, this tasty Amaro cocktail isn't just for fancy cocktail lounges. Make this delicious mixed drink at home.

    An Amaro cocktail with ginger beer and orange-infused vodka.
    Let's make this easy Amaro Cocktail recipe with vodka.

    *I was sent Averna Amaro to use for this post. All opinions and thoughts are mine.

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    • This Amaro Cocktail Recipe is So Easy
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make an Amaro Cocktail
    • Why You Should Try It
    • More Cocktail Recipes to Try
    • Amaro Cocktail Recipe

    This Amaro Cocktail Recipe is So Easy

    Have you guys ever had Amaro cocktails before? It is an Italian liqueur that is bittersweet with herbal notes.  

    Amaro is sometimes used as a digestif, you know, in places and with people who take their cocktails SERIOUSLY. I've never seen anyone request a digestif. Ever.

    I first got to try Amaro in Las Vegas and thought it was super interesting and always wanted to learn more about it. So I decided to mix a cocktail with it.  

    Related: Bitters and Soda

    You know when I am just learning about something, I prefer to use an established recipe and get a feel for how experts use it. I just like to dabble in mixed drinks so my knowledge is not broad.

    I picked a recipe that had some of my favorite flavors as I thought that would be a good way to see how the Amaro works in a beverage.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients to make an Amaro cocktail with citrus infused vodka.
    Here's what you need to make a tasty Amaro cocktail with lemon.

    Any drink with ginger beer is a friend of mine. I find it so refreshing and flavorful and I often drink it straight out of the bottle. It is my soda of choice.

    I also love me some Meyer lemons (but regular lemons also work), they have this wonderful sweetness to them that I just adore (not odd at all that I adore a fruit, right?). 

    Homemade orange-infused vodka for cocktails.

    And then I made an orange-flavored vodka. You can use regular vodka if you don't have time to make your own. Or buy a pre-made citrus vodka.

    This orange-infused vodka is my newest fave. It was so easy to make and adds a really great depth of flavor to the drink. The orange flavor is subtle but delightful. 

    How to Make an Amaro Cocktail

    Woman squeezing meyer lemons for an Amaro cocktail.

    Step 1

    To a cocktail shaker, add the vodka, lemon juice, and Amaro.

    Step 2

    Add ice and shake well.

    Step 3

    Strain the cocktail into a short cocktail glass over fresh ice.

    Step 4

    Top with about 2 ounces of ginger beer.

    Why You Should Try It

    Averna amaro siciliano for homemade cocktails.

    The Averna Amaro was really nice. I felt like it added a nice spice to the drink. 

    I would liken it to bitters. 

    It adds a caramel color to the drinks you make with it and I think this would go really well in fall cocktails.

    There is a richness that would maybe feel a bit heavy in summer drinks. Maybe? But of course, it can be done. 

    Lemon and ginger beer make this delicius Amaro cocktail.

    Save this Amaro cocktail recipe for later! Be sure to pin it or save it with teal heart icon.

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    Amaro cocktail with ginger beer. // www.cupcakesandcutlery.com

    Amaro Cocktail Recipe

    This simple Amaro cocktail recipe with vodka and ginger beer is refreshing and super easy to make.
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    Course: cocktails
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 228kcal
    Author: Sharon Garofalow

    Equipment

    • cocktail shaker

    Ingredients

    • 1 oz lemon
    • 1 oz Averna Amaro
    • 1 oz orange flavored vodka
    • 2 oz ginger beer

    Instructions

    • Add lemon juice, Averna Amaro, and orange flavored vodka in a cocktail shaker.
    • Add ice and shake well.
    • Strain over ice in a short glass with fresh ice.
    • Top with ginger beer.

    Notes

    I prefer to use Meyer lemons since they are a little sweeter but regular work fine too. 
    I use homemade flavored vodka but you can use store-bought or plain vodka. 
    Nutrition information will be slightly off as the software didn't have Amaro as an option. 
    This would also be fantastic muddled with fresh orange pieces, berries, or even peaches.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1drink | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    About Sharon Garofalow

    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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