Amaro Meletti

A natural next step after Montenegro. Meletti comes from Ascoli Piceno in the Marche, and its herbs and fruits include saffron from the nearby Sibillini mountains, orange peel, gentian, clove, anise and violet. It is not too bitter and not too sweet, with a caramel finish, at 32% alcohol. Sip it neat or on the rocks with a strip of orange, which brings out its bitter orange side. It also has the body for bold, stirred drinks, such as a Hanky Panky or an amaro twist on the Negroni. Choose it when Montenegro feels a little too floral and Averna a little too heavy.