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am·a·ret·to | \ ˌa-mə-ˈre-(ˌ)tō 
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, ˌä- \Definition of amaretto
1 amaretti\ ˌa-mə-ˈre-(ˌ)tē , ˌä- \ plural : macaroons made with bitter almonds
, ˌä- \ plural : macaroons made with bitter almonds2 often capitalized : an almond-flavored liqueur
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Recent Examples on the Web Last year’s menu included sea bass and vegetables and a flourless chocolate cake topped with amaretto cream cheese.
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Los Angeles Times, "The Golden Globes are going vegan this year — even the stars’ off-camera buffet," 2 Jan. 2020 For sweet crepes, add sugar; amaretto, orange liqueur, dark rum, or brandy; and perhaps a touch of vanilla extract or citrus zest.
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Eric Velasco, al, "How to make crepes at home," 26 Dec. 2019 Note: To make a sweet crepe batter, add 2 tablespoons sugar and 5 tablespoons orange liqueur, dark rum, amaretto, or brandy before blending.
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Eric Velasco, al, "How to make crepes at home," 26 Dec. 2019 While the majority of the cocktail menu mirrors the one downtown, one new libation is the Snowed In, a blend of cold brew from Birmingham’s Domestique Coffee, Jameson Irish Whiskey, amaretto, black walnut bitters, J.T. Bitters, and nutmeg.
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Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al, "The Mountain Brook location of Carrigan’s is ready. Here’s what’s new," 25 Nov. 2019 Stir the brown sugar, water, and amaretto or vanilla into the skillet.
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Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipes: Three refreshing blueberry desserts," 24 July 2019 But people flock here for the caffè speciale: a shot of coffee, fresh cream, lemon rind, and signature amaretto.
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Maria Pasquale, Fortune, "Move Over, Tuscany: Puglia Is Italy’s New Hotspot for Luxury and Wellness Retreats," 8 June 2019 Case in point: The White Chocolate Raspberry Wedding Cake pop—an amaretto cream cookie pop dipped in white chocolate, dredged in sliced almonds, and drizzled with raspberry sauce.
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Birmingham Magazine, al.com, "Where to get the best summertime treats in Birmingham," 24 July 2019 Our Tiramisu with mascarpone, amaretto & white espresso gelato is the sweetest ending to any feast.
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Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "Review: The Terrace Grill at the Dalmar in Fort Lauderdale is a good-looking disappointment," 20 June 2019
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The first known use of amaretto was in 1873
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