What is Disaronno Velvet?

Lucky Craft Gin Clubbers can find a bottle of Disaronno Velvet in their July 2024 Gin of the Month box and we can't wait for them to give it a try - not only is it great on its own, but it's also fantastic in creamy, refreshing cocktails to sip through summer.

But what is Disaronno Velvet? What does it taste like and how do you serve it? We reveal all below...

What is Disaronno Velvet?

Disaronno Velvet is a mouthwateringly smooth cream liqueur with the unmistakable aroma of Disaronno, the world's favourite Italian liqueur.

Unlike other cream liqueurs, Disaronno Velvet's silky-smooth texture and refreshing low abv taste make it perfectly well suited to being enjoyed in the summer sunshine, whether sipped over ice or mixed into cocktails like the ones below.

What's the difference between Disaronno and Disaronno Velvet?

The Disaronno Originale that everyone knows and loves is an Amoretto almond liqueur with a deep, golden colour and a rich, nutty flavour profile.

Disaronno Velvet is the smooth, light and refreshing all-white counterpart, keeping the unmistakable Disaronno aroma, but being the perfect drink to be enjoyed in summer to refresh on a hot day.

What does Disaronno Velvet taste like?

What flavour is Disaronno Velvet? Well, it begins with those iconic Disaronno almond tones, which are sweet and nutty, floral and fruity in all the right places.

This silken-textured cream liqueur then has a nuanced layering of complex chocolate and marvellously mellow vanilla notes that are simply divine.

It is not to be missed!

How do you drink Disaronno Velvet?

If you are new to Disaronno Velvet then we definitely recommend trying it simply poured over ice to begin with. That way you get a real sense of its incredible texture and flavour profile.

After that, you simply must try the Disaronno Velvet Batida.

The Batida classically mixes Cachaça (a Brazillian spirit made from sugar cane) with condensed milk, lime juice and coconut cream.

The Disaronno Velvet Batida simplifies the recipe allowing for the incredible notes of Disaronno Velvet cream liqueur to mix with the fragrant coconut water in the most delicious ways. Together, they give you an easy-to-make cocktail that is light and tropical and perfect for sipping in the sun.

Of course, being Craft Gin Club, we love mixing Disaronno Velvet with gin too! The fabulous cocktail below is a creamy take on a Gin Fizz that combines gin and Disaronno Velvet with zesty lemon juice, fragrant orange flower water, egg white and soda water.

The result is a bubbly, foamy, creamy and ginny delight that no gin fan will want to miss. Give it a go...

Can you mix Disaronno Velvet with Coke?

While Disaronno and Coke are a match made in heaven, the creaminess of Disaronno Velvet is better suited to smoother mixers like the coconut cream in the Batida cocktail above.