amaretto

noun3

1. •
   A sweet-bitter liqueur originating from Italy (but also produced in Turkey), flavored with almonds and a secret blend-specific mix of some 200 ingredients such as the pits from apricots, peaches, cherries or other stone fruits.

   • Amaretto makes a fine digestive.
2. •
   A serving of that liqueur.

   • Gino has an amaretto on the porch after every elaborate meal.
3. •
   A light Italian cookie made with almonds.