Celebrate 500 Years Of Disaronno: Melbourne’s Exclusive Cocktail Experiences For The Iconic Amaretto
What if you could taste 500 years of Italian elegance in just one glass? Turns out, you can: Disaronno, the world’s most beloved amaretto, is celebrating half a millennium, and Melburnians get special access to the festivities.
Disaronno embodies generations of craftsmanship and flavour in every drop. Since its conception, it's been a beloved symbol of la dolce vita—bringing the Italian good life to amaretto-lovers across the globe.
Throughout November and December, three of Melbourne's most stylish venues get to play host to the fan-fave tipple. Savour an exclusive collection of cocktails, thoughtfully created by top bartenders, concocting their distinctive takes on Italian sophistication at these iconic Melbourne bars.
Flour Child
432 Church St, Richmond VIC and Level 1/77 Acland St, St Kilda
Flour Child serves as the perfect backdrop for celebrating Disaronno’s 500-year influence, with a cocktail menu that interprets Italian tradition through fresh, contemporary perspectives.
Available until January 2025, their select offerings include a sophisticated reinvention of the classic Amaretto Sour with bright lemon juice, airy foam, and a single cherry that crowns each sip with elegance. For something more vibrant, try their fizzy celebration of Italian romance, with rich smooth vodka and tart sour cherry juice, warm vanilla, zesty lemon and a splash of soda for refreshing sparkle.
Expect another intriguing twist on tradition with the third special: clear, creamy and complex with fresh lemon juice and velvety coconut milk that delivers nutty depth and tropical softness. Or make a gateway to paradise with their summer-inspired fusion of Disaronno with Malibu, Licor 43, and a refreshing mix of troppical juice.
Curious Bar
W Melbourne, 408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD
Curious Bar at the W Hotel Melbourne prepares a daring and innovative celebration of Disaronno, where tradition blends seamlessly with creativity.
“Disaronno has always been in high demand for the crowd favourite Amaretto Sour,” notes Stephen Zappelli, Assistant Beverage & Food Director at Curious Bar. “We continue pouring it 500 years later because of its depth, versatility, and smoothness.”
Available until December 2025, the bar invites you to join their Sour Hour from Tuesday to Saturday, 5–6 pm, featuring their ever-popular Classic Amaretto Sour for $25 after 6pm.
Curious' cocktail specials include Beneath The Bark, a blend of parsnip milk, porcini mushroom milk and sweet cream for a subtly earthy experience. If that's not your vibe, the Stout n About is a bold mix of Amaretto Disaronno, Cointreau, orange, lemon and Guinness that brings a rich depth and citrus brightness.
The Dapper Don combines Amaretto, Chivas 12, Wattleseed Sencha, lemon, and milk for a smooth, classy blend, and the Red Riot is a daring fusion of Amaretto, chilli Koji spirit, Vegemite, and tomato, offering an adventurous, umami-packed kick.
Le Bar Supper Club
Beaumaris Concourse, 12 N Concourse, Beaumaris
Le Bar Supper Club is a French–New York inspired speakeasy known for its world-class spirits and inventive cocktails—and this season, they’re putting Disaronno at the centre stage.
“We’re a spirit-driven bar that takes pride in offering only the most impressive, high-quality international pours,” say venue managers Dina Dames and Jai Singh. “[Disaronno] is a timeless piece of liquid history that deserves a spot on our back bar. Every sip offers a taste of tradition, while still lending itself to interpretations of contemporary mixology.”
Available until December 2025, you’ll find a collection of three special Disaronno cocktails. First up is The Crown, an elevated pour featuring truffle-infused cognac and apricot brandy with champagne and gold leaf, promising opulence in every gulp. Next on the menu is the Milan Sour, a modern riff on the classic, with added touches of red wine, bright lemon juice, syrup, and egg white for a silky-smooth blend.
Finally, there's New York, New York, a blend of maple whiskey, sweet vermouth, framboise and cranberry, resulting in a strong, berry-driven cocktail that channels cosmopolitan energy.
Get your mates together and step into Melbourne’s finest venues to indulge in masterfully made cocktails, before this exclusive offer ends. Head to Disaronno for more on the legendary 500th anniversary celebrations happening this year.
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