Equally suited to being served neat, hot or shakerato, amaro is practically a cocktail unto itself. Amaro Braulio, an alpine-style amaro, is an archetypal example: It’s full-bodied with layered piney, floral and herbal flavors. But unlike some more austere amari, Braulio is also a workhorse bottle that plays well in a variety of cocktails.
With its inclusion of high-altitude botanicals like peppermint and wormwood, the amaro feels just as at home in something wintry and warming, like amaro caldo, as it does in summer serves like the Bodega Spritz. Here are some of our favorite ways to use it.