Montenegro Amaro Recipe

Infuse the Botanicals

In a large glass jar, combine the dried gentian root, dried wormwood, dried orange peel, dried chamomile flowers, and dried licorice root. Pour in 1 liter of high-proof neutral spirit until the herbs are completely submerged. Seal the jar tightly and let it sit in a dark, cool place for 2 weeks, shaking it gently every few days to mix the ingredients.

Strain the Mixture

After 2 weeks, strain the infused spirit through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean container to remove all solid herbs and botanicals.

Combine with Water and Sweetener

In a separate container, mix the strained infusion with 1 liter of water and 500 ml of simple syrup. Stir well until fully combined.

Add Flavoring Agents

Add 2 tsp of vanilla extract, 1 cinnamon stick, and 5 cloves to the mixture. Let it steep for an additional 24 hours to enhance the flavors.

Bottle the Amaro

After the steeping time, remove the cinnamon stick and cloves from the mixture. Pour the Montenegro Amaro into clean bottles and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dark place.