Many Italian amaro producers are actually better known for other spirits in their portfolio, and this is the case with the Melettis, who have been making a world-renowned anisette since 1871 in the Marche region of Italy. Their amaro is based on a formula from founder Silvio Meletti first produced in the early1900s and later perfected and reintroduced four generations later by his great-grandson. It's equally at home consumed neat or with ice, and its lighter profile makes it an all-around crowd pleaser in cocktails.

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