SaronnoSaronno (Italian:; Lombard: Saronn) is a comune of Lombardy, Italy, in the province of Varese. It received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree in 1960. With an estimated population of 39351 inhabitants, it is the most densely populated among the big municipalities in its province. The place is well known for its apricot kernel biscuits (amaretti) and liqueur (amaretto), produced by ILLVA Saronno locally.
Apricot kernelAn apricot kernel is the apricotseed located within the fruit endocarp, which forms a hard shell around the seed called the pyrena (stone or pit). The kernel contains amygdalin, a poisonous compound, in concentrations that vary between cultivars. Together with the related synthetic compound laetrile, amygdalin has been marketed as an alternativecancer treatment. However, studies have found the compounds to be ineffective for treating cancer.
AmarettoAmaretto (Italian for 'a little bitter') is a sweet Italian liqueur originating from the comune (municipality) of Saronno. Depending on the brand, it may be made from apricot kernels, bitter almonds, peach stones, or almonds, all of which are natural sources of the benzaldehyde that provides the almond-like flavour of the liqueur. It generally contains 21 to 28 percent alcohol by volume.
LiqueurA liqueur (UK: , US: ; French:) or cordial is an alcoholic drink composed of spirits (often rectified spirit) and additional flavorings such as sugar, fruits, herbs, and spices. Often served with or after dessert, they are typically heavily sweetened and un-aged, beyond a resting period during production, when necessary, for their flavors to mingle. Liqueurs are historical descendants of herbal medicines.
LombardyLombardy (Lombard and Italian: Lombardia; Romansh: Lumbardia) is an administrative region of Italy that covers 23,844 km (9,206 sq mi); it is located in northern Italy and with a population of about 10 million is the most populous region, constituting more than one-sixth of Italy's population.
Alcohol proofAlcohol proof (usually termed simply "proof" in relation to a beverage) is a measure of the content of ethanol (alcohol) in an alcoholic beverage. The term was originally used in England, and from 1816 was equal to about 1.75 times the percentage of alcohol by volume (ABV). The United Kingdom changed to use ABV instead of proof.
ItalyItaly, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe. It consists of a peninsula, which extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern land border, as well as nearly 800 islands, notably Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shares land borders with France to the west; Switzerland and Austria to the north; Slovenia to the east; and the two enclaves of Vatican City and San Marino.
ColaCola is a carbonatedsoft drink flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, citrusoils, and other flavorings (typically including sugar or artificial sweeteners). The name, however, comes from the kola nut (Cola acuminata), which imbues the beverage with the stimulantcaffeine (though other sources of caffeine are generally used in modern formulations). A stimulating soda using kola appeared circa 1880 in the United States.
Alcohol by volumeAlcohol by volume (abbreviated as alc/vol or ABV) is a common measure of the amount of alcohol contained in a given alcoholic beverage. It is defined as the volume the ethanol in the liquid would take if separated from the rest of the solution, divided by the volume of the solution, both at 20 °C (68 °F). Pure ethanol is lighter than water, with a density of 0.78945 g/mL (0.82353 oz/US fl oz; 0.79122 oz/imp fl oz; 0.45633 oz/cu in). The alc/vol standard is used worldwide.
CocktailA cocktail is a mixed drink, usually alcoholic. Most commonly, a cocktail is a combination of one or more spirits mixed with other ingredients, such as juices, flavored syrups, tonic water, shrubs, and bitters. Cocktails vary widely across regions of the world.
MuranoMurano is a series of islands linked by bridges in the Venetian Lagoon, northern Italy. It lies about 1.5 km (1 mi) north of Venice and measures about 1.5 km (1 mi) across with a population of just over 5,000 (2004 figures). It is famous for its glass making. It was once an independent comune, but is now a frazione of the comune of Venice.Bartending terminologyVarious unique terms are used in bartending.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.