What is the primary flavor profile of Amaretto liqueur, traditionally derived from apricot kernels?
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Almond
Though it has a strong almond flavor, many brands of amaretto are actually made from apricot pits. The name 'amaretto' comes from the Italian word for 'bitter,' referring to the slight bitterness of the pits or nuts.
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- What nut-like flavor characterizes Amaretto, despite the liqueur often being made from apricot pits?