Amarguinha Amendoa Creamy Almond Likeur

General Information

Amarguinha Almond Creamy Almond Liqueur is a creamy Portuguese liqueur based on almonds. This variant is inspired by the classic Amarguinha almond liqueur from the Algarve, but with a soft and full cream twist. The product combines the characteristic bittersweet taste of almonds with a velvety dairy base, resulting in a dessert-worthy liqueur with 16% alcohol. Amarguinha Creamy is ready to serve chilled, neat or with ice.

Flavor Profile of Amarguinha Almond Creamy Almond Liqueur

This liqueur has a light ivory to beige color and a full, creamy texture. The aroma is intense and inviting, with notes of roasted almonds, vanilla, and marzipan. On the palate, you taste a gentle sweetness with hints of almond paste, cream, and a touch of caramel. The finish is round, velvety, and lightly nutty, without stickiness.

Serving Advice

Amarguinha Creamy is a versatile liqueur for lovers of dessert flavors and creamy drinks. Preferably serve:

• Pure, lightly chilled or with ice cubes
• With desserts such as panna cotta, nut tart, or ice cream
• In coffee drinks like a creamy espresso martini
• As an after-dinner drink with a cheese platter featuring hard cheeses

Serving temperature: chilled (5–8°C)

Fun Fact

Amarguinha is a well-known Portuguese brand that derives its name from the word ‘amargura’ (bitterness), a reference to the natural bitterness of almonds. The Creamy variant is a modern addition to the classic recipe, specially developed to make the flavor of the Algarve accessible to lovers of soft liqueurs with a dessert-like character.