Syns & Slimming World

How Many Syns in Amaretto?

By Jenny Updated 14 May 2026

Amaretto is a beautifully sweet, almond-flavoured Italian liqueur that has become a staple at home bars and restaurant dessert menus alike. Its name derives from the Italian word *amaro*, meaning bitter, though the drink itself is anything but — a rich, warming sweetness from almonds (or apricot kernels, depending on the producer) makes it one of the most recognisable spirits in the world.

On Slimming World, amaretto sits firmly in the Syn column. Like all liqueurs, it carries a high sugar content, which is precisely what gives it that syrupy, indulgent character — but it also means the Syns add up quickly. A standard 25ml measure comes in at around 3.5 Syns, which is perfectly workable if you're mindful about it. Where many people come unstuck is in cocktails: an Amaretto Sour, a Disaronno and lemonade, or a splash drizzled over vanilla ice cream can easily push you well beyond your daily Syn budget before you realise.

That said, there is absolutely room for amaretto in a balanced Slimming World lifestyle. Knowing your portion sizes is key. A single 25ml shot enjoyed slowly as an after-dinner digestif is a world apart from free-pouring into a cocktail shaker. Measuring your spirits before drinking is one of the simplest habits you can adopt to stay on plan.

Calorie-wise, amaretto runs at roughly 78 calories per 25ml, which aligns well with the approximate 20-calories-per-Syn rule used as a guide on the plan. There are no Healthy Extra A or Healthy Extra B designations for any spirit or liqueur — these categories are reserved for foods with genuine nutritional benefit.

Whether you sip it neat, mix it into a low-Syn cocktail with diet cola, or drizzle a measured teaspoon over a Free Food dessert, amaretto is one of those treats best enjoyed consciously and counted carefully.

Per serving

Amaretto — syn values

Portion	Syns	kcal
15ml (½ measure)	2	47
25ml (1 measure)	3.5	78
35ml (pub single)	5	109
50ml (double)	7	156
70ml (pub double)	9.5	218
100ml	14	312

Numbers at a glance

Quick auto-calculated stats for Amaretto.

13%

of a 15-syn day

based on standard daily allowance

24kcal / syn

calories per syn

the lower, the more 'value' your syns get

portion sizes covered

from snack to full serving

2syns

cheapest portionat 15ml (½ measure)

smallest serving

Brand breakdown

Popular supermarket and branded products, with the portion-level syn count.

Brand	Product	Portion	Syns	kcal
Disaronno	Originale Amaretto	25ml	3.5	78
Luxardo	Amaretto di Saschira	25ml	3.5	78
Lazzaroni	1851 Amaretto	25ml	3.5	80
Bols	Amaretto Liqueur	25ml	3.5	82
DeKuyper	Amaretto	25ml	3.5	78
Tesco	Italian Amaretto Liqueur	25ml	3.5	78

Lower-syn alternatives

Swaps that keep the feel of the original without the syn hit.

Vodka or gin with diet mixer

2.5 syns per 25ml

Plain spirits are roughly 1 syn cheaper per measure than amaretto. Mixed with diet tonic or diet cola, they give you a full drink for 2.5 syns instead of 3.5, which saves syns across a social evening without sacrificing the ritual of a proper drink.

Prosecco

5 syns per 125ml glass

A small glass of prosecco delivers a celebratory feel for 5 syns and lasts longer than a single shot of amaretto. If you want something that feels special without the concentrated sugar hit of a liqueur, prosecco is a solid swap.

Almond extract in coffee

Free

A few drops of pure almond extract stirred into black coffee or a fat-free hot chocolate gives you that distinctive marzipan flavour for zero syns. It obviously lacks the alcohol, but for a weeknight craving it is a clever flavour hack.

FAQs

How many syns in amaretto?

A standard 25ml measure of amaretto is 3.5 syns, while a 50ml double comes in at 7 syns. If you pour a smaller 15ml half-measure, that drops to 2 syns. The syn cost is consistent across most brands including Disaronno, Luxardo and supermarket own-label versions, so you can choose your favourite without worrying about variation.

Is Disaronno high in syns on Slimming World?

Disaronno Originale is 3.5 syns per 25ml measure, which is higher than a plain spirit like vodka or gin at around 2.5 syns for the same pour. The extra syns come from the sugar content that gives amaretto its signature sweetness. A pub single of 35ml climbs to 5 syns, so always specify the measure size when ordering.

Can you drink amaretto on Slimming World?

Absolutely, as long as you budget for it. A 25ml measure at 3.5 syns fits comfortably into most daily allowances as an occasional treat. Try it over a single ice cube as a digestif, or stir a measured 15ml into black coffee for a 2-syn after-dinner drink. The key is measuring rather than free-pouring.

What is the lowest syn way to drink amaretto?

The most syn-efficient approach is a 15ml half-measure at just 2 syns, sipped neat or stirred into a mug of black coffee. Mixing with diet cola or diet lemonade adds no extra syns and stretches the drink further. Avoid cocktails like Amaretto Sours, which add sour mix and sugar syrup that can push a single glass well beyond 7 syns.