Averna Amaro is a classic Sicilian amaro – a bitter, aromatic liqueur – produced by Averna in Caltanissetta, Sicily, since 1868.

The monastery of Santo Spirito developed the secret recipe that helped the Averna Amaro Siciliano to its resounding success. In the Averna limonata, for instance, 2 ounces of Averna, 1 ounce of lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup are mixed with crushed ice then topped with club soda and garnished with mint, rosemary, or sage.

A classic Italian after-dinner digestive renowned for its versatility and unrivalled depth of character, it can be enjoyed neat, over ice, or incorporated into a tantalising cocktail.

Since 1978, the fourth generation of Averna has maintained that position in the market, further consolidating it through product diversification: the "Averna Group" now includes the Villa Frattina winery producing (still and sparkling wines). These flavors may allude to more secret ingredients, though you can never be sure because some ingredients can mimic others. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.Discover more about “Made in Italy”, a label synonymous throughout the world with refined materials, attention to detail, and creativity. Averna’s herbaceous bitterness is best balanced with traditional Sicilian sweets and shared with good company. It is based on the recipe for a herbal elixir Capuchin friars Badiade dela Santo Spirito in Caltanissetta To enjoy the taste Best served at a temperature of about 3 degrees as follows: we take a glass a little amaro, add an ice cube and some mint leaves. At the same time, the bitter-sweet character of Amaro Averna is revealed - a composition that really inspires every liqueur lover.

These cookies allow us to create statistical analyses to determine which articles are the most popular. The story goes that the recipe was offered as a sign of gratitude, by the monk Fra Girolamo to Salvatore Averna, the founder of the family company. The label on every Averna bottle is quite interesting, filled with medallions, crests, and phrases in Italian. Averna is dark brown, thick, and is best described as being bittersweet with an underlying caramel flavor.A deep brown spirit with a citrus and herbal nose, Averna has a soft and unmistakable bittersweet taste. Great served over ice with a slice of orange and topped with sprite or soda water depending on how sweet you like it.