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Amaretto Tea

The Amaretto Tea is a light shot, bitter and herbal on the palate. Built and served in a shot glass.

Flavor profile

Sweet
58 out of 100
Bitter
87 out of 100
Herbal
61 out of 100
Creamy
23 out of 100
Boozy
17 out of 100

How to make an Amaretto Tea

To make an Amaretto Tea, build in a shot glass: 6 oz tea, 2 oz Amaretto and whipped cream.

You'll need

1 drink

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour into a shot glass: tea, amaretto and whipped cream.

  2. 2

    Stir briefly to mix.

Why build it in the glass? Tea, amaretto and whipped cream only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.

Amaretto Tea questions

What does an Amaretto Tea taste like, and is it sweet?

Lightly sweet, not sugary: it's mostly bitter and herbal. It's a light drink at about 5% ABV once mixed.

How much alcohol is in an Amaretto Tea?

About 5% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.

What's the difference between an Amaretto Tea and a Chocolate Milk?

Both use Amaretto and whipped cream. The Amaretto Tea adds tea, while the Chocolate Milk uses Chocolate liqueur. The Amaretto Tea is built in the glass and served in a shot glass; the Chocolate Milk is poured neat and served in a shot glass.

What can I use instead of amaretto?

Orgeat syrup (no alcohol) or Frangelico will work.

What glass do you serve an Amaretto Tea in?

A shot glass.