Averna is an amaro, i.e. a bitter, from Sicily. It belongs to the mild and sweet category of Italian bitters and it's been around since 1868. With the help of herbs, roots and citrus zest it gives off a sweet and spicy taste and aroma heading towards the orangey. Mix it with a dry tonic water and you get a lovely long drink.
4 cl Averna
Tonic water
1/2 lemon slice
1/2 orange slice
Pour Averna into a highball glass filled with ice and top up with tonic water. Add the citrus slices.
You may want to try this recipe with another, slightly less orangey Italian amaro: Ramazzotti.
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