Dear traveler,
we all know that Italy is world-renowned for its wine and prosecco. But hey, let’s not forget about the Italian cocktails! Just because Italy is a wine heaven, it doesn’t mean they don’t know how to make killer cocktails.
So, the question is, which cocktails should you try while in Italy?
Aperol Spritz is a popular Italian cocktail that originated in Venice. It is a refreshing and light drink that is perfect for warm summer days.
The cocktail is made with Aperol, an Italian bitter apéritif made from herbs and roots. It has a bright orange color and a sweet, slightly bitter taste. The Aperol is combined with Prosecco, a sparkling wine from the Veneto region of Italy, and a splash of club soda.
The drink is usually served over ice and garnished with a slice of orange.
Aperol Spritz is often enjoyed as a pre-dinner drink or during happy hour. It has a low alcohol content (only 11%), making it a perfect drink for those who want to enjoy a refreshing cocktail without getting too intoxicated.
A simple recipe for Aperol Spritz that you can try at home:
Ingredients:
How to prepare it at home:
How to make a Bellini at home:
Ingredients:
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Aperol Spritz

- 90 ml Aperol
- 90 ml Prosecco
- 30 ml Club soda
- Orange slice, for garnish
- Ice
- Fill a wine glass with ice.
- Add 90 ml of Aperol.
- Pour in 90 ml of Prosecco.
- Top off with 1 oz. of club soda.
- Give it a quick stir.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
- Serve and enjoy your refreshing Aperol Spritz!
Negroni
Negroni is a classic Italian cocktail that originated in Florence in the early 20th century. It was created by Count Camillo Negroni, who asked a bartender to strengthen his favorite cocktail, the Americano, by replacing the soda water with gin. It is a popular aperitif, typically served before dinner to stimulate the appetite. The cocktail is made with equal parts of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, and is usually served over ice with a twist of orange peel. The gin provides a strong base spirit, while the Campari adds a bitter, herbal flavor, and the sweet vermouth adds a sweet and aromatic element to the drink. The Negroni has inspired numerous variations. Some popular ones include the Boulevardier (substituting bourbon for gin) and the Negroni Sbagliato (using sparkling wine instead of gin).
Ingredients:
- 30 ml gin
- 1 oz 30 ml Campari
- 1 oz 30 ml sweet vermouth
- Ice
- Orange peel (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Mix the Ingredients:
- Pour the gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth into a mixing glass filled with ice.
- Stir:
- Stir well until the mixture is well-chilled.
- Strain:
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass or over ice in a rocks glass.
- Garnish:
- Twist the orange peel over the drink to release its oils, then drop it into the glass.
Bellini
Bellini is a classic Italian cocktail that was invented in 1948 by Giuseppe Cipriani, the founder of Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy. It was named after the 15th-century Venetian painter Giovanni Bellini. The unique pink color of the drink reminded Cipriani of the color of a saint’s toga in a painting by Bellini. The cocktail is made with Prosecco, a sparkling wine from the Veneto region of Italy, and peach puree or peach nectar. The drink is typically served in a Champagne flute and is garnished with a slice of fresh peach. While the classic Bellini is made with peach puree or nectar, there are also many variations of the cocktail that use different fruit juices or purees. Some popular variations include strawberry (Rossini), raspberry, and mango.
- 2 ripe peaches, peeled and pitted
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 1 bottle of Prosecco, chilled
- Cut the peeled peaches into small pieces and blend them in a blender until smooth.
- If desired, add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the peach puree and blend until combined.
- Pour the peach puree into a pitcher or large measuring cup.
- Slowly pour the Prosecco into the pitcher, stirring gently until well combined.
- Divide the Bellini mixture between four Champagne flutes.
- Garnish each glass with a slice of fresh peach.
- Serve and enjoy!
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