Thank you Amaro Lucano for sponsoring this post. I received this product for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Last month, I received word from the representatives of Amaro Lucano requesting that I sample a bottle of their Amaro, and share my thoughts. Coming from Old World Italian heritage, Amaro is something I’m well acquainted with. For me, it is not merely a culinary matter, but also a matter of tradition and family. As a result, I must admit that I was simply delighted at the proposal.
Amaro, Italian for ‘bitter,’ is a bitter-sweet after-dinner digestif, and can be made with any of a range of herbs, barks, flowers, and berries, from mint and juniper, to fennel and sage, and even the notorious wormwood. In fact, some Amari are the result of several dozen different flavorings. Texture varies greatly, from liqueur-smooth to syrupy, while its alcohol content can vary wildly from a mild sixteen percent all the way into the low forties.
With such drastic differences between varieties, when judging a good Amaro tradition aught guide the way, and tradition is precisely where Amaro Lucano, once the official supplier to the House of Savoy, makes its mark.
A blend of more than thirty herbs from a century old recipe, the Amaro itself boasts a complex profile of floral and citrus flavors, with distinct herbal notes carried throughout. Subtle and varied spice essences linger on the palette after sampling.
While I personally prefer to consume the Amaro neat, I decided that it would be best to feature the Amaro in a way that would amplify its spice notes. To that end, I decided to serve the Amaro with freshly made vanilla ice cream, allowing its spice and lingering warmth to contrast against the cool sweetness and vanilla tones of the dessert.
The absolutely luscious combination makes for a perfect end to either a dinner party or semi-formal gathering, or my personal favorite, as a simple ‘because’ treat to relax with. Even without the ice cream, there are few better ways to bring an end to a meal.
With that said, as someone who has been familiar with Amaro for most of my life, I can wholeheartedly recommend Amaro Lucano to my readers.
Lucano Ice Cream
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 3 white sugar cubes
- 0.5 oz of still water
- 2 scoops of cream flavour ice cream
- 3 bar spoons of Amaro Lucano
Instructions
- Put the sugar cubes in a shaker and ad 25 ml of still water.
- Add two scoops of cream flavour ice cream, then add three bar spoons of Amaro Lucano and shake.
- Serve immediately.
- Category: Drinks
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Linda @ With A Blast says
This looks delicious, Catherine ! I am quite sure I have seen Amaro in our stores, but have never tried it ! Will keep an eye out for a bottle next time !
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Liz says
I’ve never tasted Lucano before, but if it’s needed for this amazing ice cream, it may be in my future!!! Thanks for your sweet note. I DO hope to meet you and Tammy one day!!! xoxo
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This sounds so delicious, Catherine !
Marye says
This looks so easy and delicious! I have never seen this liqueur before but I’ll be looking for it now!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
Sounds like the perfect ending to a meal – love the simplicity of the recipe!
[email protected] Her Looking Glass says
I learned so much and knew nothing about Amaro! Looks so fabulous with that freshly made vanilla ice cream….
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This ice cream sound so decadently delicious Catherine!
Comedy Plus says
Looks and sounds very good.
Have a fabulous day and weekend Catherine. Big hugs. 🙂
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Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, This sounds like a really nice dessert…something a little different! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Ginny Hartzler says
I have never heard of this, but it even sounds healthy! And it looks so good with the ice-cream!!
Rajiv says
Yummy !
This is a wonderful post. I do not know if this product is available in India. Will search asap.
The pictures are awesome !
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful post 🙂
Nicole Neverman says
This ice cream sounds really delicious! What a nice and easy recipe too 🙂
Abigail says
This is some dessert I would love to try! Looks deliicously tempting. 🙂
Emily Leary says
Wow, that looks incredible!!
mia xara says
A truly interesting combination Catherine! Looks very tempting… 🙂
Jerry E. Beuterbaugh says
Brilliant!
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Kate @ Veggie Desserts says
Wow – boozy ice cream. I want now!!!!
Mary says
Living with an Italian man for the last 5 years I’ve come to enjoy a good Amaro, this recipe looks divine
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lisaiscooking says
Amaro keeps coming up lately. Clearly, I’m meant to enjoy it more often. 😉 This dessert sounds lovely with it!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Well this needs to happen…STAT! Looks smazing!