From Sparrow’s liqueur list, Lazzaroni Amaretto is a classic Italian almond-style liqueur from Saronno, $11 by the pour, or $16.50 for a larger pour. It is a warm, nutty after-dinner sip in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood, the kind of timeless liqueur that pairs as happily with dessert as it does with good conversation.
About Lazzaroni Amaretto
Lazzaroni has deep roots in Saronno, Italy, where the family began making the famous Amaretti di Saronno biscuits after settling in the town in the 18th century. The company became known for industrially baked amaretti from 1888 onward, one of the first Italian firms to bake biscuits at scale, and its amaretto liqueur has been produced and bottled since 1851. What sets Lazzaroni apart is the recipe itself: rather than relying on almond flavoring, it is made from an infusion of the brand’s own Amaretti di Saronno biscuits, which gives it a distinctive, layered depth that nods directly to the cookie that made the family name.
Tasting Notes
Expect a smooth, sweet liqueur with the signature bittersweet almond character of amaretto, layered with notes of toasted biscuit, marzipan, and a touch of caramel. It is rich but balanced, never harsh, with a clean, lingering finish.
What to Pair It With
Amaretto is a wonderful after-dinner pour, served neat, over a large cube, or in an Amaretto Sour. It pairs naturally with dessert and coffee to close a meal from the Sparrow menu, and it is right at home in the 21+ lounge with its quartzite bar. Catch it during the daily happy hour, 3 to 5 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lazzaroni Amaretto made from?
It is an Italian amaretto liqueur from Saronno, produced since 1851 and made from an infusion of the brand’s own Amaretti di Saronno biscuits rather than added almond flavoring.
What does amaretto taste like?
Amaretto is smooth and sweet with a bittersweet almond character, alongside notes of toasted biscuit, marzipan, and a touch of caramel.
How much is a pour of Lazzaroni Amaretto at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland it is $11 by the pour, or $16.50 for a larger pour.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu near the Kahlua and the Jelinek Cherry Liqueur. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come taste it.