Negroni⚫
The Negroni is a classic Italian cocktail known for its vibrant color and bittersweet flavor. It's made with equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet red vermouth, garnished with an orange slice.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml gin
- 30 ml Campari
- 30 ml red vermouth
- ice cubes
- 1 orange slice for garnish
Preparation:
- Fill an old-fashioned glass or similar short glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the gin, Campari and sweet red vermouth.
- Stir the drink for about 20 seconds to mix the ingredients well and chill slightly.
- Garnish the drink with an orange slice.
Aperol Spritz🍊
The Aperol Spritz, probably already familiar to many of you, is a sparkling and refreshing cocktail that's especially popular in the warm summer months. Made with Aperol, Prosecco, and a splash of soda, it's often served in a large wine glass with ice and a slice of orange. It's the perfect drink for social gatherings or as a refreshing start to the evening.
Ingredients:
- 60 ml Aperol
- 90 ml Prosecco
- 30 ml soda
- ice cubes
- 1 orange slice for garnishing
Preparation:
- Fill a wine glass halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour the Aperol and Prosecco over the ice.
- Add the soda or mineral water to top up the drink.
- Stir gently until it is mixed enough.
- Garnish the drink with a slice of orange.
Bellini🍑
If traveling to Venice is too expensive for you these days, following threats to charge an entrance fee, this drink will at least bring you a taste of Italy's tourist magnet home!
Ingredients:
- 100 ml Prosecco
- 50 ml peach puree, preferably white peach
Preparation:
- Pour the peach puree into a chilled cocktail or champagne glass.
- Slowly pour in the Prosecco.
- Stir the drink very gently to mix the puree with the Prosecco without creating too much foam.
Sgroppino🍋
Speaking of drinks of Venetian origin, here's another suggestion! The Sgroppino is a refreshing drink often served in Italy as a dessert or between meals to cleanse the palate.
Ingredients:
- 90 ml Prosecco
- 30 ml vodka
- 1 scoop of lemon sorbet
- Mint leaves for decoration if desired
Preparation:
- Pour the lemon sorbet into a large wine glass.
- Add vodka and prosecco.
- Stir gently until the sorbet is slightly melted.
- Decorate the drink with mint leaves.
Italian Margarita 🍾
The Italian Margarita is a creative twist on the classic Margarita drink, combining Italian Amaretto with traditional Mexican tequila for a unique taste experience. A must-try for all connoisseurs!
Ingredients
- 45 ml tequila
- 30 ml lime juice
- 15 ml Triple Sec
- 15 ml Amaretto
- 1 lime slice for garnishing
Preparation:
- Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice and amaretto to a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until everything is well chilled.
- Pour the cocktail into a margarita glass or other cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lime slice.
Conclusion
This selection of drinks shows that Italy has a lot to offer in terms of cocktails! There's something for every taste, and you should definitely give one or two of the recipes a try. In addition to this post, there's much more to discover on our site, including a wide selection of drinking games. Feel free to stop by 👇🏻 Salute!
