Di Saronno Cordials
Italian amaretto from Saronno, poured here for thirty years.
The story behind Di Saronno
Di Saronno traces to a Saronno innkeeper's gift of amber liqueur to painter Bernardino Luini in 1525, and the recipe stayed local for centuries. Domenico Reina began selling it commercially after 1900 from his shop in Saronno, in Lombardy. The Reina family incorporated ILLVA Saronno in 1947, and the company remains family owned.
There are no almonds in the bottle. The marzipan character comes from apricot kernel oil, blended with caramelized sugar and the essence of 17 secret herbs and fruits, extracted under vacuum at low temperature. It is unaged. The hammered glass bottle arrived from Murano glassmakers in the 1970s and has not needed improving since.
Explore the Di Saronno range
Two expressions cover the shelf: the original amber amaretto at 28% ABV and Velvet, a cream liqueur at 17% ABV. Both sit in the premium tier.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Di Saronno Amaretto 50mL | Amaretto liqueur | 56 | Marzipan, toasted almond, vanilla; single serve |
| Di Saronno Amaretto 375mL | Amaretto liqueur | 56 | Bittersweet almond, dark caramel; half bottle |
| Di Saronno Amaretto 750mL | Amaretto liqueur | 56 | Marzipan and vanilla; the standard bar bottle |
| Di Saronno Amaretto 1L | Amaretto liqueur | 56 | Same profile; sized for heavy pouring |
| Di Saronno Amaretto 1.75L | Amaretto liqueur | 56 | Almond and caramel; party and back bar size |
| Di Saronno Velvet Cream 750mL | Cream liqueur | 34 | Cream, chocolate, vanilla; chill and shake |
SpiritDi Saronno - Amaretto 1L$39.99
SpiritDi Saronno - Amaretto 750mL$31.99Out of stock
SpiritDi Saronno - Amaretto 200mL$9.99Out of stock
SpiritDi Saronno - Amaretto 375mL$19.99
SpiritDi Saronno - Amaretto 1.75L$59.99Out of stock
SpiritDi Saronno - Amaretto 50mL$2.99Out of stock
SpiritDi Saronno - Velvet Cream 750mL$31.99Which Di Saronno is right for you?
Pricing runs from a $2.99 nip to $59.99 for the 1.75L, so you can test the recipe before committing shelf space. The 375mL is $19.99, the 750mL is $31.99, and the 1L is $39.99. Velvet Cream, the 750mL white bottle, is also $31.99. Buy Di Saronno online and we pull it from the Commack floor the same day. The 50mL and 200mL are currently out of stock; call (631) 343-7200 and we will tell you when they land.
A splash in hot coffee is the Italian habit, and this bottle lasts months.
Enough for Amaretto Sours and Godfathers without a mid-party run.
Chill it, pour over ice, and it stands in for dessert.
Di Saronno cocktails and pairings
Pour it neat, over ice, or into hot chocolate and espresso. At the table it wants tiramisu, amaretti, dark chocolate, and vanilla gelato.