Amaro Montenegro
If you’re looking for something dark, complex and accessible to start with, we’d suggest Amaro Montenegro. It’s the most popular amaro in Italy for a reason. Its strong orange flavor makes it appealing all on its own, and a natural fit for a variety of cocktails. (And its quirky, squat bottle looks pretty awesome on your home bar.) Here are three ways to use it, from a 10-second, two-ingredient refresher to an impressive muddled grapefruit-jalapeño concoction.