Balanced & Complex bittersweet, herbal amaro

Meletti

Marche amaro built on saffron and gentle anise

Historical Context

The Meletti house was founded by Silvio Meletti in Ascoli Piceno in 1870; the amaro follows a formula he perfected around the turn of the century.

What Does Meletti Taste Like?

Soft and perfumed, with saffron and anise leading a delicate, lightly sweet body and a faint violet note. The bitterness is gentle, making it one of the more floral amari.

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Recipes with Meletti

Meletti Swizzle

A rum swizzle built on the sweetest of the Italian amari, over crushed ice

Sharpie Mustache

An equal-parts stir of gin, rye, amaro and quinquina

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Use Meletti as a Substitute

In place of Bonal Gentiane-Quina: Bonal and Rye
Equal parts Savoyard quinquina and rye, stirred down with two kinds of bitters

Modern
In place of Fernet Branca: Fernet and Coke
The Argentine national drink — a tall, icy mix of Fernet-Branca and Coca-Cola, known locally as fernandito

Classic

Fernet and IPA
The "bartender's handshake" — an ounce of Fernet-Branca with an IPA back

Beer Cocktail

Hanky Panky
Gin and sweet vermouth cocktail with Fernet Branca

Classic

FAQ

What is Amaro Meletti made of?

Amaro Meletti is built on a blend of herbs and spices including saffron, anise, and gentian, finishing soft and lightly sweet. It bottles at 32% ABV. The recipe comes from Ascoli Piceno in the Marche region of Italy.

Related Liqueurs

Bottles that share a flavor profile

Bittermens

Amère Sauvage

Salers

Salers Gentiane

Suze

Meletti Swizzle

Sharpie Mustache

Bonal and Rye

Fernet and Coke

Fernet and IPA

Hanky Panky