Ingredients
A California-grown botanical set — bitter orange, grapefruit, saffron and gentian — carried on a base that leans on the state's wine and citrus rather than on Italian imports.
History of the Brand
Amaro Angeleno launched in 2018 with a simple premise: build an amaro from what Southern California actually grows.
Citrus does most of the identity work, which makes it read closer to Montenegro or Nonino than to a fernet.
It found an audience fast in LA bars looking for a local pour that behaved like an Italian one.
Tasting Characteristics
Grapefruit oil, orange blossom and saffron
Bright citrus over gentle gentian, medium sweetness
Clean, zesty, softly bitter
Flavor meter
How to serve it
- 01Spritz with sparkling wine
- 02In a Paper Plane in place of Nonino
- 03Over ice with grapefruit
Where to Get It
Strong on the US West Coast; online elsewhere
California retailers
Widely available in LA and the Bay Area
Online
Ships to most US states
Where to buy Amaro Angeleno
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Amaro Angeleno FAQ
What does Amaro Angeleno taste like?
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Grapefruit and orange oil with saffron and a light gentian bitterness — closer to Nonino or Montenegro than to a fernet.
Can Amaro Angeleno replace Nonino in a Paper Plane?
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Yes, it is one of the better American substitutes, though the drink comes out a touch more citrusy.