Description
Amarula Vanilla Spice is a cream liqueur from South Africa with a warm, spiced twist. It starts with the same sun-ripened marula fruit behind the original Amarula. The marula tree grows wild in parts of Africa, and its fruit brings a gentle, tangy sweetness. To that base, Amarula adds Madagascan vanilla extract and a bold kick of Nigerian ginger.
The result is creamy vanilla with a warm, spicy edge. The vanilla comes first, soft and rounded. The ginger follows with a light, lively heat. Underneath, the marula fruit adds a subtle fruity note. It stays smooth and creamy to the last drop, with vanilla and gentle spice fading slowly.
It is bottled at 15.5% ABV, so it feels easy and mellow. The ivory colour looks lovely over ice. Serve it chilled in a short glass, or stir a measure into hot coffee. It also works in creamy drinks like a vanilla spice latte or a vanilla flip. For more mixing ideas, see our picks.
Pair it with coffee, rich desserts or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Gingerbread, carrot cake and spiced cookies match the warm notes nicely. You can even pour a little over warm apple pie for a quick treat.
Pick up a bottle if you enjoy cream liqueurs but want a little more warmth. It is a cosy choice for winter nights and holiday get-togethers. It also makes an easy gift for anyone with a sweet tooth.
