Amaretto

Serve it neat in a small glass, at room temperature or over ice. It also works as a liqueur in coffee or hot chocolate.

An amaretto sour combines amaretto with fresh lemon juice; add bourbon for a less sweet, fuller-bodied version. Amaretto also mixes well with orange juice or cola.

Yes. Add a splash to tiramisu, biscotti batter or poached pears, or stir it into a dessert sauce. For baked dishes, mix it into the batter or filling so its almond flavour spreads evenly.

For a similar flavour without alcohol, use a little almond extract mixed with sugar syrup; add the extract sparingly because it is concentrated. For an alcoholic substitute, try another almond-flavoured liqueur.

No. Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dark cupboard; refrigeration is optional. Avoid storing it in direct sunlight or near heat, which can dull its flavour.

Not always. Its characteristic almond-like flavour can come from bitter almonds, apricot kernels or a blend, along with other flavourings; recipes differ between producers.

Not completely: some alcohol can remain even after cooking, and the amount depends on the dish and cooking time. If you need to avoid alcohol altogether, use almond extract and sugar syrup instead.