The Maracazzotti, also spelled Maracuzzotti, is a recent Chilean summer cocktail that combines the Italian amaro Ramazzotti with passion fruit flavored beer over plenty of ice. It takes about 5 minutes to build and makes one serving.
Two ingredients are all it needs, which is exactly why it caught on so quickly. The herbal bitterness of the amaro cuts through the sweetness of the fruit beer, and a splash of sparkling water plus a slice of orange finishes the glass.
How to Make a Maracuzzotti?
This cocktail became a favorite because of its balanced mix of sweetness and bitterness, suitable for any occasion and built with just two core ingredients.
Nutritional Information
Each serving of the Maracuzzotti cocktail contains approximately 210 kcal, 25 g of carbohydrates, 0 g of fat, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fiber, 18 g of sugars, and 15 mg of sodium. These values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes.
Homemade Chilean Maracuzzotti Cocktail Recipe
Preparation: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 person
Ingredients
- 200 ml (7 fl oz) of passion fruit flavored beer
- 50 ml (1.7 fl oz) of Ramazzotti liqueur
- 50 ml (1.7 fl oz) of sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Orange slices
Instructions
- In a large, tall wine glass, add ice cubes up to the halfway point, pour in the passion fruit beer until the glass is three quarters full, and top up with the Ramazzotti.
- Optionally, finish with a splash of sparkling water to boost the fizz and crown the glass with a slice of lemon or orange.
Additional Tips
Freeze your garnish
Freeze thin slices of passion fruit or orange and use them in place of ice. They chill the glass without diluting the drink and add an extra fruity note as they thaw.
Rim the glass
Brush the rim lightly with passion fruit juice and dust it with raw sugar before serving to create a sweet and sour contrast in every sip.
Chill everything first
Both the beer and the amaro should come out of the refrigerator cold, since starting warm forces you to add more ice and the drink loses its body within minutes.
| Original ingredient | Substitute | Ratio | Flavor note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramazzotti | Another Italian amaro | 1:1 | More or less bitter depending on the brand |
| Passion fruit beer | Tropical fruit beer or cider | 1:1 | Sweeter, less acidic |
| Sparkling water | Tonic water | 1:1 | Drier, slightly more bitter |
| Orange slice | Lemon slice | 1:1 | Sharper, more citrusy |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the ideal ratio of Ramazzotti to beer?
The classic ratio is 1 part Ramazzotti to 4 parts beer, which keeps the balance between the herbal bitterness and the fruity freshness. You can adjust it to taste by adding more amaro for a more intense flavor.
2. How do I keep it cold without watering it down?
Chill both the beer and the Ramazzotti beforehand, and use large ice cubes or frozen fruit slices, which release far less water as they melt.
3. Is there a non-alcoholic version?
Yes. Replace the Ramazzotti with an alcohol-free amaro and the flavored beer with an alcohol-free craft beer with passion fruit, which keeps both the freshness and the aromatic profile of the cocktail.
4. Which glass works best?
A tall, wide wine glass is the standard choice, because it holds plenty of ice and lets the aromas of the amaro and the passion fruit open up before each sip.
5. Can I use a different flavored beer?
Any passion fruit or tropical fruit beer works. The drink depends on the contrast between a sweet fruity beer and the bitter herbal amaro, so avoid very hoppy styles that would fight with the Ramazzotti.
What Is a Maracuzzotti?
The Maracuzzotti is a two-ingredient Chilean highball built on passion fruit beer and Ramazzotti amaro, served over ice in a tall wine glass. It belongs to the same family of easy summer drinks as the Ramazzotti spritz, but replaces the sparkling wine with flavored beer, which makes it lighter and noticeably sweeter.
History and Origin of Ramazzotti
Ramazzotti is a liqueur created in the 19th century in Milan, Italy, and it is known as one of the first amari. Its recipe has remained secret since it was first made, although it is known to include a blend of 33 herbs and roots.
Did You Know?
Passion fruit, nicknamed the fruit of passion, comes from the tropical regions of South America and has won over countless cultures thanks to its exquisite aroma and its antioxidant properties.
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