Warm up your winter season with
delicious Averna cocktails! Perfect for curling up in front of a crackling fire,
these delectable hot drinks are easy to make and even more fun to share.
Averna, Sicily’s oldest licensed
spirit and Italy’s favorite Amaro, is a closely guarded, secret recipe first
developed by Benedictine monks that boasts a combination of herbs, flowers,
dried spices and licorice. Full-bodied and rich, Averna is the perfect spirit to
heat up even the chilliest nights.
These winter cocktails bring
together the warmth of Averna Amaro with seasonal ingredients that will ensure a
merry holiday season and happy imbibing through the New
Year!
The Sleigh
Ride
4 oz hot apple
cider
1 oz Averna
2 oz whiskey
½ teaspoon
honey
cinnamon stick
Add Averna and whiskey to hot cider,
then stir in honey. Allow cinnamon stick to steep for a few minutes before
serving. Serve in martini glass.
Italian
Toddy
4 oz hot water
1 oz Averna
2 oz whiskey
Juice of ½
orange
¾ teaspoon
honey
Juice half an orange, removing pulp
and set aside. Pour Averna and whiskey into a glass mug and add hot water. Stir
in honey and add orange juice. Optional: add orange twist as garnish. Serve hot.
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