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Amaretto Coffee: Easy Recipe, Calories & Syrup Alternatives

Amaretto coffee is brewed coffee mixed with a sweet, almond-style liqueur. This simple hot version uses Disaronno Originale and leaves off cream, extra sugar and garnishes. A syrup-flavored coffee can share the name, so check which ingredient is being used when ordering or following a recipe.

By Mara EllisonReviewed by Online Coffee Guide editorial teamPublished 6 min read
Dark amaretto coffee in a clear handled mug beside a small jug of amber liqueur
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Drink Snapshot

Caffeine
About 60 mg from coffeeReference for 150 ml (5.1 US fl oz) brewed coffeeActual coffee varies with beans, brewing and portion.
Calories
Estimated 90 kcalNamed Disaronno product-data exampleUses complete liqueur energy, including alcohol.
Serving, sugar and sources
Serving
150 ml (5.1 US fl oz) brewed coffee + 30 ml (1 US fl oz) Disaronno Originale; no toppings
Made with
Brewed coffee + amaretto liqueur; contains alcohol
Sugar
Estimated 9.5 g total. From the named liqueur data; no separate sugar is added.
Preparation
About 3 minutes with brewed coffee ready

Alko Finland product 002313, USDA coffee energy and Mayo Clinic caffeine reference, checked 27 September 2026. See the full calculation or label comparison.

Key Takeaways
  • Choose amaretto coffee for a sweet, almond-like aroma with the lighter texture of black coffee.
  • Start without extra sugar: the liqueur already sweetens the cup, and leaving off cream keeps the coffee more distinct.
  • Distinguish amaretto liqueur from syrup, and check the exact product's alcohol and allergen information.
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Amaretto Coffee Recipe

Makes one hot drink in about 3 minutes, with brewed coffee ready. The home starting point here is five parts coffee to one part amaretto by volume.

Recipe

Simple Amaretto Coffee

Makes:
1 serving
Time:
About 3 minutes with brewed coffee ready

Ingredients

  • 150 ml (5.1 US fl oz) freshly brewed hot coffee
  • 30 ml (1 US fl oz) Disaronno Originale

Equipment

  • 250 ml (8.5 US fl oz) heatproof mug
  • Millilitre measure or jigger
  • Spoon

Method

  1. Warm a 250 ml (8.5 US fl oz) heatproof mug with hot water, then empty it.
  2. Measure 150 ml (5.1 US fl oz) prepared hot coffee into the mug. Add 30 ml (1 US fl oz) Disaronno Originale.
  3. Stir well and serve without extra sugar or toppings. Let the drink cool to a comfortable drinking temperature.

Estimated nutrition: 90 kcal and 9.5 g total sugar. Per serving, using 30 ml (1 US fl oz) Disaronno Originale.

Recipe notes

Contains alcohol. Use liqueur, not amaretto syrup; check the bottle for allergens.

A Starbucks at Home Canada recipe illustrates the familiar pairing of brewed coffee and amaretto with additional sugar and cream. This version keeps just coffee and liqueur, so you can assess the sweetness before adding anything else.

Equipment and Preparation

A larger mug is fine; keep the measured portions rather than filling it to the rim. The 150 ml (5.1 US fl oz) is collected coffee after brewing, not water poured onto grounds.

For an everyday filter base, follow the drip-coffee brewing guide. Choose a coffee whose own flavor you enjoy. A medium or darker roast is one starting option for a roasted, chocolate-like direction.

Disaronno Originale is the named product used for this page's estimates. A different amaretto may change the alcohol strength, sweetness and allergens.

The liqueur adds sweetness without making a cream layer. Expect a dark coffee drink in this version. Count any milk, cream or amaretti biscuits separately from this plain serving.

Amaretto coffee preparation: pour hot brewed coffee and measured amber liqueur into a heatproof mug, then stir.
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Measure the liqueur before mixing and taste the coffee before adding anything else.

What Does Amaretto Coffee Taste Like?

Amaretto coffee combines a roasted coffee finish with a sweet, almond-like aroma, often reminiscent of marzipan. The liqueur adds warmth and a little weight, but this cream-free version still drinks more like black coffee than a creamy dessert cocktail. A coffee with cocoa or toasted-nut notes gives those flavors an easy meeting point.

I prefer to leave out cream and extra sugar because I want the almond-like aroma to lead without covering the coffee. If that aroma becomes too dominant, use the smaller liqueur option in the sweetness section; the coffee can then stay at the strength you already enjoy.

Amaretto Liqueur vs. Syrup and Flavored Coffee

For this recipe, buy the liqueur. “Amaretto” describes an almond-style flavor in several product categories, but they are not interchangeable measures.

What an amaretto coffee ingredient name can meanScrollable table
What an amaretto coffee ingredient name can mean
ProductWhat it addsWhat to check
Amaretto liqueurSweetness, almond-style aroma and alcoholBrand, ABV, portion and allergens
Amaretto syrupConcentrated sweet flavoringAlcohol statement and recommended dose
Amaretto-flavored beans or groundsFlavoring associated with the coffee itselfIngredient list and product directions
Amaretto cream liqueurA creamy liqueur formulationDairy and a separate nutrition label

Torani describes its Amaretto syrup as containing no alcohol. For a syrup-only alternative, start with 15 ml (1 US tbsp) amaretto syrup in 240 ml (1 US cup) brewed coffee, then adjust to taste. CoffeeSphere's amaretto coffee recipe uses this spoon-and-cup starting proportion with Monin syrup. This is a separate serving from the liqueur recipe on this page.

For a nonalcoholic version, use a product explicitly identified that way. Simply reducing the amaretto portion, adding milk or stirring it into hot coffee does not make this liqueur recipe alcohol-free.

Is Disaronno Coffee the Same Drink?

Coffee made with Disaronno Originale is one named-product version of amaretto coffee. Use the full product name, Disaronno Originale, when comparing the bottle with this page's ingredient calculation.

For a short espresso with a spirit addition, explore caffè corretto. For coffee poured over ice cream with an optional liqueur addition, see affogato. Those are different serving formats from this mug of brewed coffee.

Does Amaretto Contain Almonds or Milk?

Check the specific bottle: almond-style flavor does not establish its allergens. The manufacturer currently describes Disaronno Originale as “Nut-allergy free”. By contrast, Giffard lists almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts for its Amaretto Liqueur.

These are product-specific statements, not a guarantee about every amaretto or an individual café's handling. If an allergy matters, use the bottle's current information and ask the manufacturer or preparer about that exact product.

This recipe adds no milk or cream. Choosing a cream-liqueur variant, adding a dairy topping or using an amaretti biscuit introduces a separate ingredient check. “No cream added” does not establish that every possible liqueur substitution is dairy-free.

Adjusting Amaretto Coffee Sweetness

If the amaretto dominates, reduce its portion first. Keep the coffee fixed so you change one thing at a time.

Two liqueur portions with the same 150 ml (5.1 US fl oz) coffee baseScrollable table
Two liqueur portions with the same 150 ml (5.1 US fl oz) coffee base
Disaronno OriginaleApproximate caloriesTotal sugar
15 ml (0.5 US fl oz)45 kcal4.8 g
30 ml (1 US fl oz), this recipe90 kcal9.5 g

These are calculations from the same named product record. Halving the liqueur also halves its alcohol contribution, while the unchanged coffee supplies the same reference caffeine.

If it tastes watery: check the coffee on its own. Adding more liqueur also adds sweetness and alcohol; it is not a substitute for brewing the coffee properly.

If you want a creamy finish: stir in a measured amount of milk or add a small whipped-cream topping. Count that addition separately, rather than using the plain recipe's calorie estimate.

If you want an iced version: chill 150 ml (5.1 US fl oz) prepared coffee, mix it with 30 ml (1 US fl oz) liqueur and pour over 100 g (3.5 oz) ice in a 350 ml (11.8 US fl oz) glass. Starting cold limits immediate ice melt. Cold brew is another base, but a concentrate must be diluted to drinking strength and needs its own caffeine reference.

Amaretto Coffee Calories, Sugar and Caffeine

This named-product serving has an estimated 90 kcal and 9.5 g total sugar. The brewed coffee contributes a 60 mg caffeine reference. Calories include the liqueur's alcohol energy; the absence of added table sugar does not mean the drink is sugar-free.

Serving calculation and source assumptions

Alko Finland's Disaronno Originale record, product 002313, lists 290 kcal per 100 ml, 317 g sugar per liter and 28% ABV. Our 30 ml portion supplies 87 kcal and 9.51 g sugar. Check your bottle if its market or formulation differs.

USDA brewed coffee, NDB 14209, supplies 1 kcal and 0 g sugar per 100 g. Approximating the 150 ml coffee as 150 g adds 1.5 kcal, giving 88.5 kcal, rounded to 90. The published liqueur energy already includes alcohol; no extra alcohol-energy term is added.

Mayo Clinic lists 96 mg caffeine per 237 ml brewed coffee. The reference contribution is 150 × 96 ÷ 237 = 60.8 mg, rounded to 60 mg from coffee. This is not a measured caffeine result for the recipe; instant, espresso, cold-brew and decaf bases need their own assumptions.

The 30 ml liqueur portion at 28% ABV contains 8.4 ml pure alcohol before mixing. That is an ingredient amount, not a verified finished-drink ABV. Our preparation does not aim to remove alcohol.

Caffeine does not reverse alcohol's effects, as the CDC explains. Switching to decaf changes the coffee caffeine, not the liqueur's alcohol or sugar.

Common Questions

For the alternatives below, our Americano guide explains diluting espresso, and our instant coffee guide gives a teaspoon starting measure.

Does amaretto coffee need extra sugar?
Not for the recipe here. The amaretto is already sweetened. Stir it into the coffee and taste before considering any extra sweetener.
Can I make amaretto coffee with espresso instead of brewed coffee?
Yes. Add hot water to your usual espresso to make 150 ml (5.1 US fl oz) coffee, then stir in the 30 ml (1 US fl oz) liqueur. The espresso portion determines the coffee caffeine in this version.
Can I add amaretto to instant coffee?
Yes. Prepare black instant coffee at your preferred strength, measure 150 ml (5.1 US fl oz), then add 30 ml (1 US fl oz) amaretto.
Is amaretto coffee the same as Irish cream coffee?
No. This recipe uses an almond-style liqueur and stays dark. Irish cream coffee uses a cream liqueur that adds dairy creaminess as well as sweetness and alcohol.
Is amaretto coffee always alcoholic?
The liqueur version is. Syrup-flavored versions may be nonalcoholic, but the product's alcohol statement and ingredients decide that, not the drink name alone.

For the creamy comparison, see the Irish cream coffee recipe.

Editor's Take

Sources and Further Reading

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