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Amaretto & Nut Liqueurs

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Nut liqueur is a sweetened liqueur that takes its flavor from almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts or stone-fruit kernels, sipped after dinner or mixed into sours and coffee drinks. Our range covers Disaronno, Frangelico, Toschi Nocello and Faretti Biscotti.
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About Amaretto & Nut Liqueurs

Toasty, sweet and often a little bitter, nut liqueurs are some of the most versatile bottles on a home bar, and much of the category comes from Italy.

Producers build flavor by infusing nuts, kernels, spices or even baked goods in spirit, sometimes distilling the result, then sweetening it. The largest group is amaretto, with its bittersweet almond character, led by Disaronno; see our dedicated Amaretto page for the full lineup. Hazelnut fans can choose Frangelico or Luxardo Angioletto. Toschi Nocello is a walnut liqueur, Faretti tastes like Italian biscotti, and Tempus Fugit Creme de Noyaux revives a pink, almond-scented liqueur made from fruit kernels.

Most nut liqueurs work neat or over ice after a meal, and a splash in hot coffee is an easy winter serve. The Amaretto Sour shakes amaretto with lemon and a little simple syrup, often with egg white for texture. The vintage Pink Squirrel blends creme de noyaux with white creme de cacao and cream. Hazelnut liqueur also pairs well with chocolate and espresso drinks.

Looking for something richer? The wider Liqueurs & Cordials hub includes cream, coffee and chocolate styles, and our buyer's guides compare bottles side by side.

Amaretto & Nut Liqueurs FAQ

What is a nut liqueur?

A nut liqueur gets its flavor from nuts or nut-like kernels, such as almond, hazelnut or walnut, steeped in a sweetened spirit. Amaretto is the best-known type, alongside hazelnut liqueur and walnut liqueur. Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur and Toschi Nocello are good examples, and both work neat, over ice or in coffee.

What is the difference between amaretto and Frangelico?

Amaretto has a bittersweet almond flavor, while Frangelico is a hazelnut liqueur with notes of toasted nut, vanilla and cocoa. Disaronno Amaretto is the classic for an Amaretto Sour; Frangelico shines in coffee and chocolate drinks. Both are Italian and both sip nicely over ice after dinner.

What nut liqueur is good in coffee?

Hazelnut liqueur is the most natural match for coffee. Add about an ounce of Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur to a hot cup, or try Faretti Biscotti Liqueur for a cookie-like sweetness. Luxardo Angioletto Hazelnut is another option. Top with whipped cream for an easy after-dinner drink.

What is creme de noyaux?

Creme de noyaux is a sweet liqueur with an almond-like flavor, traditionally made from apricot or other fruit kernels, and usually tinted pink. The Pink Squirrel depends on it. Tempus Fugit Creme de Noyaux is a carefully made modern version that also works in tiki drinks and sours.

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