Colour: A Light brown linen colour. Tasting notes: A strong almond nose and palate with a delicious fruity aftertaste. With its very intense flavour, Monin amaretto syrup allows you to create Italian style recipes. Tiramisu Cappuccino based on espresso, amaretto flavoured milk and a lot of cocoa powder. Just enjoy as it is!!! Monin Amaretto syrup is based on the classic Italian sweet, almond flavoured liqueur. Characterised by the distinctive flavour of the mandoria amara or bitter almond, the name Amaretto means a little bitter in Italian.