Amaretto, with a distinctive almond taste and a high alcohol content, is a beauty to imbibe. But what is the Disaronno alcohol content? What calories do you get from a serving? How do you serve Disaronno?
In this article, we will answer all these questions and more. We will give you a comprehensive description of Disaronno and describe the differences between Amaretto and Disaronno. Moreover, we will go through the calorie output from the Disaronno alcohol content among other nutrient content in the liquor.
Therefore, let’s get going by utilizing all the experience I got from running a craft brewery and liquor store in Boston for over 10 years. We also have described the Rumplemintz Alcohol Content (Proof) previously to help you make an informed intoxication quest. Let’s start with the alcohol content in Disaronno.
What is the Disaronno alcohol content?
Disaronno is a type of Amaretto produced in Saronno, in the Lombardy region, Italy with an alcohol content of 28% by volume (56 proof of alcohol). The amber liqueur has a characteristic bittersweet almond taste even though it does not contain almonds in the actual sense.
This means that the Disaronno Alcohol Content is not very strong when compared to vodka and whiskey whose alcohol content on average is 40% (80 proof of alcohol).
Being a 56-proof (ABV of 28) Amaretto, it is disappointing to some partakers. However, you can mix the liqueur with more potent booze to increase the rate of getting intoxicated. Moreover, you can create different cocktails with the inspiration from the recipes that emanate from this liqueur.
As to whether you can serve Disaronno straight, you can serve it neat as a cordial, on the rocks, or as part of a cocktail mixed with other alcoholic beverages, ginger ale, cola, or fruit juice. Some people also add Disaronno to hot chocolate. Finally, if your love the Italian variant of Irish coffee, Disaronno is one of the ingredients used to make it.
Will Disaronno get you drunk?
As discussed above, Disaronno Alcohol Content is 28% by volume, meaning it has more alcohol content as compared to beers and wines. Do the beers get you drunk? Of course yes!
Therefore, because it has a 56-proof of alcohol, Disaronno will get you drunk. The amount of the liqueur required to get you drunk is more as compared to whiskey, vodka, rum, or brandy but ultimately Disaronno will get you drunk.
To increase the alcohol strength of the Disaronno, some people mix it with a little more potent booze including vodka, whiskey, or rum to increase the buzz. This creates other cocktails whose detail you can get from various recipes for Disaronno cocktails.
You will find people mixing Disaronno with citrus, coffee, fruit Juices such as cranberry, pineapple, and apple, and other drinks such as soda, ginger ales, and other alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol in a shot of Disaronno
The amount of alcohol in a shot of Disaronno depends on the size of the shot glass that you are using. Disaronno has 28% alcohol by volume meaning that the shot will contain 28% alcohol.
Therefore, if you are taking 1.5 ounces shots, you will get 0.42 ounces of alcohol in the shot. On the other hand, if you are taking 2 oz. shots, each shot will give you 0.56 ounces of alcohol.
On the other hand, if you are using a one-ounce shot glass, you will get 0.28 ounces of alcohol per shot. This means that the specialty liqueur is not very strong in alcohol content since a one-ounce shot of vodka, rum, or whiskey will give you 0.4 ounces of alcohol.
Compared to regular beers (5% ABV) each 12 oz. bottle of beer is equivalent to 2.2 ounces of Disaronno (28% ABV). This is because Disaronno has a reduced alcohol content compared to other distilled liqueurs.
Difference Between Amaretto and Disaronno
Disaronno is a type of Amaretto that is produced in Saronno, in the Lombardy region, Italy whereas Amarettos are produced throughout the world. Not all Amarettos are Disaronno but Disaronno is an Amaretto. This means that there are other types of Amarettos in the market today. Actually, the first name for Disaronno was Amaretto di Saronno but was later rebranded Disaronno.
The main difference between Amaretto and Disaronno is that some Amaretto brands contain almonds whereas Disaronno does not. This is besides the almond flavor that you find in a Disaronno.
Therefore, a Disaronno is an iconic almond-flavored Italian liqueur that has a decanter-shaped bottle and which you can easily recognize using its distinctive almond flavor.
You can use Disaronno in Delia’s recipe for Polenta and Ricotta Cake with Dates and Pecans instead of Amaretto. In case you do not have Amaretto, the closest alternative is Hazelnut liqueur since the alcohol content of Amaretto is similar to that of Disaronno and it has a nutty flavor profile.
Other types of Amarettos
Other Amarettos include:
| Amaretto | Alcohol content | Origin (country) |
| Adriatico Caroni Cask Amaretto | 28% ABV (56-proof) | Puglia, Italy. |
| Algarvinha Licor Almond Liqueur | 20% ABV (40-proof) | Portugal |
| Amaretto di Amore | 21% ABV (42-proof) | Italy |
| Bols Amaretto Liqueur | 24% ABV (48-proof) | Kentucky, United States |
| Caffo Amaretto | 30% ABV (60-proof) | Italy |
| Di Antonio Amaretto cream | 15% ABV (30-proof) | Netherlands |
| Di Antonio Amaretto | 22% ABV (44-proof) | Netherlands |
| Galliano Amaretto | 28% ABV (56-proof) | Italy |
| Gozio Amaretto | 24% ABV (48-proof) | Italy |
| Hiram Walker Amaretto | 25% ABV (50-proof) | Fort Smith, Arkansas- United States |
| Knight Gabriello Amaretto di Toscana | 28% ABV (56-proof) | Italy |
| Lazzaroni Amaretto | 24% ABV (48-proof) | Saronno, Italy |
| Luxardo Amaretto di Saschira | 28% ABV (56-proof) | Italy |
| Saliza Amaretto | 28% ABV (56-proof) | IGT Friuli Italy |
Therefore, the question about which is better between Amaretto and Disaronno is neither here nor there since Disaronno is a type of Amaretto. Disaronno Originale is a drink whose history started with the making of Amaretto by the infusion of amaretto cookies in 1851 combined with alcohol distilled from molasses and a hint of caramel. Amaretto cookies were first produced in 1786 for the ruler of the Saronno region.
Disaronno Originale Amaretto Liqueur Taste
Everyone who loves the Amaretto or other cocktails made from rich golden amber Disaronno describes it to have a distinct taste. People love almond cookies, nougat, dried cherry, and orange zest notes that come from Disaronno Originale.
Disaronno Originale which is a sweet Italian amaretto has a sweet, almond-like taste with a rich, creamy hue and a smooth and mellow flavor that bring out the blend of apricot, almond, and a hint of citrus, and vanilla flavors.
Therefore, the liqueur gives you notes of fruity cherry flavors as well, and something slightly herbal as well. The amaretto drink, therefore, is flavored with its almond prominent scent.
On the Palate: On your mouth, the texture is unctuous, voluptuous, and mouth-filling. Thus, the liqueur comes with a flavor that evokes biting into a dense piece of marzipan which is particular. The marzipan aromatics are quite polarizing- with different people expressing different levels of satisfaction with the aroma.
Serving Disaronno
As described above, Disaronno may be served on the rocks, neat as a cordial, with fresh juices, or as part of a cocktail mixed with other alcoholic beverages, ginger ale, and cola. The following are the optimal serving temperature and profile for this liqueur.
| Serving condition | Disaronno Optimal serving |
| Serving temperature | Room temperature |
| Served straight? | Straight on the rocks, or as cocktails |
| Cocktails? | Over 20 cocktail recipes |
| Finish | Sweetness and fruitiness linger, with a satisfying a mildly bitter sensation |
| Flavor | Almond: rich, decadent |
| Aroma | Marzipan aromatics- Fruit and almost aroma |
| Food pairing | Fruits, so fruit sauces like apple sauce or lemonade |
The liqueur has a rich, bold flavor making for a creative modifier in cocktails. It therefore adds, an extra and often unexpected layer of flavor and texture. You may serve Disaronno as part of a creak cocktail or straight on the rocks.
The drink gets a sweet nutty flavor from the infusion of apricot kernel oil with burnt sugar, absolute alcohol, and a mixture of 17 different herbs and fruits. This leaves the Disaronno tasting like almonds.
Calories in Disaronno serving
Disaronno is a high-calorie output liquor similar to most regular beers. The good thing is that none of the calories from Disaronno even though it is unctuous, voluptuous, and mouth-filling are from the fat content.
Taking one shot (1 oz.) of Disaronno Amaretto Originale gives you 110 calories. Thus, taking 100 milliliters of Disaronno (Amaretto) will give you Disaronno 367 calories from the alcohol content and 33 grams of carbohydrates.
Taking Disaronno with fruit juices and sodas increases the number of calories that you get from Disaronno. This is because fresh juices and cola also have high-calorie output.
Conclusion
We have gone through the alcohol content in a Disaronno. We have also described other different types of Amaretto from different regions of the world.
Disaronno contains 28% alcohol content by volume (56-proof) which is higher compared to wines and beer but lower than in regular distilled liquor such as rum, whiskey, vodka, or brandy whose alcohol content is 28% by volume (80-proof).
We have also described the calories in a Disaronno which is 110 calories per 1 oz. serving. Therefore, you can expect to get high-calorie output from the mix with juices or other cocktails.
Sources
https://www.liquor.com/disaronno-originale-amaretto-liqueur-review-5219211
https://www.gov.uk/weights-measures-and-packaging-the-law/specified-quantities
