Amaretto (italian for 'a little bitter') is a sweet italian liqueur originating from the comune (municipality) of saronno. Amaretto is a sweet, nutty liqueur that has been enjoyed for centuries. It originated in italy and is made from a blend of almonds, apricot pits, and other natural ingredients.

Amaretto, liqueur of italian origin made from alcohol infused with stone-fruit pits or almonds. Two families in the small italian city of saronno, in lombardy, claim to have originated amaretto, its name derived รขโ‚ฌยฆ