House Amaro
Bitters & Amari
A Cynar-meets-Averna style amaro. Adjust botanicals to your preference.
Ingredients
- Neutral Spirit or Vodka750 ml
- Gentian Root15 grams
- Wormwood5 grams
- Artichoke Leaf8 grams
- Dried Orange Peel15 grams
- Dried Lemon Peel8 grams
- Rhubarb Root5 grams
- Cardamom Pods6 each
- Rich Simple Syrup375 ml
Method
- 1.Combine all botanicals with the spirit in a large jar.
- 2.Steep for 2-3 weeks, tasting weekly.
- 3.Fine strain through cheesecloth, then coffee filter.
- 4.Add rich simple syrup to taste — start with half and adjust.
- 5.Bottle and let rest for 1 week before using.
Notes
- Shelf stable for 6+ months.
- Artichoke leaf gives it a Cynar-like vegetal bitterness.
- Wormwood adds complexity — use sparingly, it's potent.
- All botanicals available from Mountain Rose Herbs or similar shops.
- Serve as a digestif neat, or use in Negroni and amaro cocktail riffs.
Batch scaling
Common batch sizes for the House Amaro. Want a different number? Open the calculator.
| Ingredient | ×1 | ×2 | ×4 | ×8 | ×16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neutral Spirit or Vodka | 750 ml | 1500 ml | 3000 ml | 6000 ml | 12000 ml |
| Gentian Root | 15 grams | 30 grams | 60 grams | 120 grams | 240 grams |
| Wormwood | 5 grams | 10 grams | 20 grams | 40 grams | 80 grams |
| Artichoke Leaf | 8 grams | 16 grams | 32 grams | 64 grams | 128 grams |
| Dried Orange Peel | 15 grams | 30 grams | 60 grams | 120 grams | 240 grams |
| Dried Lemon Peel | 8 grams | 16 grams | 32 grams | 64 grams | 128 grams |
| Rhubarb Root | 5 grams | 10 grams | 20 grams | 40 grams | 80 grams |
| Cardamom Pods | 6 each | 12 each | 24 each | 48 each | 96 each |
| Rich Simple Syrup | 375 ml | 750 ml | 1500 ml | 3000 ml | 6000 ml |
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