Averna is a popular Italian bitter digestif that was named after its inventor Salvatore Averna who created it in 1868. Some sources state that the recipe was handed to the Avernas by a monk of the local San Spirito monastery. The exact ingredient list remains the Averna family secret, but this bittersweet liqueur is said to be made with more than 60 different herbs, roots, pomegranate, and the essential oils of bitter Sicilian lemons.

Hailing from Saronno, this renowned amaretto brand is produced with a base spirit, apricot kernel oil, burnt sugar, and 17 different herbs, fruits, and spices. The brand claimed the invention of the original amaretto in the 16th century, and throughout history, its production has remained in the hands of Reina family. Disaronno is distinguished for its use of apricot kernel oil, which provides it with a distinctive combination of almond and apricot flavors.

This classic liqueur is made with different combinations of neutral spirits, caramel, sweet or bitter almonds, various herbs, spices, and occasionally apricot kernel oil. Though its name stems from the Italian amaro, meaning bitter, amaretto is characterized by its sweet almond flavor and hints of bitter notes.

This pale gold liqueur is distilled from a hazelnut infusion which is blended with various flavoring agents such as vanilla, chocolate, or coffee. The base concentrate is then combined with alcohol, sugar, and water before it is left to age. Frangelico is a well-balanced, sweet liqueur, characterized by its strong hazelnut, chocolate, and vanilla aromas.

This Italian liqueur is made with lemon zest that is left to infuse in a neutral spirit. The combination is mixed with sugar and water, and it is then filtered after a resting period. Although it is enjoyed and produced throughout Italy, limoncello is usually associated with Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, and the island of Capri, where it was first patented in 1988.

Amaro is a potent digestif with a silky, sometimes even syrupy structure that originated in the 1800s. It is traditionally produced by macerating several herbs, flowers, aromatic bark, citrus peels, and spices in alcohol, either spirits or wine.

Hailing from Padua, this Italian liqueur was invented in 1919 by the Barbieri brothers. It has been produced following the original secret infusion that combines bitter and sweet oranges, rhubarb, herbs, and alcohol. It is characterized by its combination of bitter, fruity, and floral flavors and a low alcohol content of only 11% ABV. Aperol was initially invented as an apéritif, preferably served over ice, but it also pairs incredibly well with citrus or fruit juices, and soda.

Nocino is an Italian liqueur that is prepared with a maceration of unripe green walnuts in a combination of alcohol and sugar, with the occasional addition of spices, predominantly cinnamon and cloves. The process results in a dark, almost syrupy drink, with a slightly bitter, strong walnut flavor.

Lucano is an Italian amaro that is flavored with more than 30 botanicals. Some of them are familiar such as wormwood, sage, gentiana, angelica, bitter orange, and ruta, but the exact composition and the recipe remain secret. The resulting drink is clear, with an appealing mahogany color.