You’ve probably seen amari, from big brands like Campari and Averna to artisanal bottles made in Brooklyn, prettily lining the back bar at your favorite Italian restaurant or assertively flavoring drinks on high-end cocktail menus.

It seems like every bartender and lifestyle magazine, is obsessed with blending the bitter, sweet and herbal flavors that make amaro so delicious into ever more byzantine concoctions. Here’s the secret though—amari are easy to incorporate into your liquor cabinet at home, food friendly, and perfect for the holidays. Plus, they make you look like a real cocktail pro.