> I have an itsy bitsy bottle of Averna. It's a dark bitter alcohol
> with a hint of spiciness. I can't find any recipes for the stuff. I
> found the stuff's web page but there aren't any recipes there
> either.
>
> I did a search on webtender and have learned that it falls in the
> bitters category (sure tastes like it) and that it can be had neat or
> on the rocks (I have enough hair on my chest)(no, I am not female).
> But, while I see several recipes with (for) campari (yes, that sure
> is an acquired taste but then again, so was scotch and well worth it
> so I'll keep working on that one) none with Averna.
>
> Anyone have any recipes suitable for an itsy bitsy bottle (airplane
> bottle size)?
>
> Thanks.
Averna is one of those after dinner digestif liqueurs that has to be drunk
neat, or on the rocks, you don't necessarily have to mix with something else,
it is a bitter ( amaro) indeed but not an aperitif bitter like Campari.
My suggestion :
drink it with plenty of crushed ice.
Dom