Amarula is a cream liqueur from South Africa. It is made with sugar, cream and the fruit of the African marula tree (Sclerocarya birrea) which is also locally called the elephant tree or the marriage tree. It has an alcohol content of 17% by volume (34 proof).

Amarula Cream Liqueur is a velvety cream liqueur with a hint of toffee, vanilla and long-lasting finish from the Marula fruit. Unlike Irish cream liqueurs, that are often Irish whiskey blended with cream, Amarula is fruit-based with its spirit derived from the fruit of the Marula tree.

Amarula is sweet cream liqueur from South Africa made with cream, sugar, and fermented and distilled marula tree fruit. So unlike many cream liqueurs, Amarula doesn’t have a base of brandy or whiskey and is instead considered a fruit-based spirit.