What can replace amaretto?
Substitute For Amaretto
- Use non-alcoholic almond extract.
- OR – equal amounts of orgeat Italian soda syrup.
- OR – as a flavoring in baked goods use crumbled marzipan. You may need to adjust liquid in your recipe.
Is there an almond flavored liqueur?
Amaretto is an almond-flavored liqueur that originates from Italy, invented back in 1851. It tastes both sweet and bitter (amaretto means in Italian little bitter).
What is almond liqueur?
Amaretto is a liqueur with an almond flavor, but surprisingly, it may or may not contain almonds. The standard base of the liqueur is primarily made from either apricot pits or almonds or both.