Averna is a digestif [ingredient=amaro amaro] from Sicily. It was invented in 1868 by Salvatore Averna, and is primarily citrus flavored, but also contains other herbs and roots. It is colored with caramel.
Averna is moderately sweet and moderately bitter, with a strong orange flavor. It is 64 proof. It is similar in flavor profile to [ingredient=ramazzotti Ramazzotti] (but more orangey), and [ingredient=amer-picon Amer Picon] (but less bitter).
Some popular cocktails containing Averna
- A Touch of Tuesday Weld — Rye, Manzanilla sherry, Averna, Crème de Banane, Cherry Liqueur, Bitters, Brandied cherry
- new in fashion — Bourbon, Averna, Cherry lambic beer, Sugar, Orange
- brown is the new black — Stout, Virgin Islands Rum, Dark rum, Averna, Bénédictine, Bitters, Whole egg
- Bark at the Moon — Rum, Rye, Averna, Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Bitters, Cinnamon syrup
- The Sherried Cherry — Speyside Scotch, Cherry Liqueur, Averna, Amaro
- The Civil Litigation — Brandy, Aquavit, Caperitif, Licor 43, Averna, Grapefruit bitters, Orange peel
- Coffee's For Closers — Coffee liqueur, Averna, Bénédictine, Whole egg, Nutmeg
- GoodFella — Dark rum, Cynar, Averna, Peychaud's Bitters, Espresso syrup
- Earthbound Cocktail — Rye, Averna, Sweet vermouth, Ginger liqueur, Amaro Sibilla, Bitters
- Lone Wolf — Bourbon, Averna, Cardamom tincture, Lemon juice, Gomme syrup
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