April 19, 2016 is Amaretto Day observed every year. Amaretto in Italian means “a little bitter” and is made from bitter almonds or apricot kernels or both. Its most notable characteristic is its strong almond flavoring. This flavor comes from apricot kernel oil, burnt sugar, and spices. The name "amaretto" means "slightly bitter" and refers to the aftertaste of the drink.
It appearing for sale in advertisements in the United States in the late 1940s.
Another amaretto tale comes from the same area of Italy but is of a young Lazzaroni couple blessed by the Cardinal of Milan in 1718. The couple honored his visit with a special recipe of their own, producing an amaretto cookie like no other. This one came in a bottle. Their recipe was also a closely guarded family secret for generations.
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