Ramazzotti is yet another amaro stalwart that claims to be the first ever bitter digestivo bottled and marketed. In 1815, a Milanese gentleman by the name of Ausano Ramazzotti, first concocted the amaro using a secret blend of 33 herbs and roots that produce a smooth, bitter taste with hints of vanilla, orange and anise. Since its humble herbalist shop origins, Ramazzotti has become hugely sucessful around the world, thanks to an iconic advertising campaign, and has remained a common site in many Italian restaurants. A few nights ago, Ausano’s creation beckoned me at the absurdly sceney Cipriani in London, when we celebrated the 30th birthday of a dear German friend of ours. I found it rather fitting to enjoy this over-hyped, but still tasty, digestivo after a delicious dinner at Cipriani.
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆ 
Il Digestivo 