The Story Behind The Aperol Spritz Recipe
From northeastern Italy comes this easy, breezy cocktail with widespread appeal. Crisp Prosecco offsets bright and bitter(ish) Aperol, and that final splash of soda keeps things balanced. Green olives are a traditional garnish, but an orange wedge also works beautifully.
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The Pineapple Negroni Sour Recipe:
The antidote to holiday excess is this amaro-centric Negroni cocktail. Equal parts bitter, sour, and sweet, it can be made with Campari or Aperol.
The Mexicano Recipe:
Mezcal makes an appearance in this riff on the classic Americano cocktail that comes together in a snap. La buena vida, indeed.
The Hot Buttered Amaro Recipe:
In this spin on hot buttered rum, Pittsburgh bartender Nicole Battle swaps in Italian amaro to create a rich, indulgent winter warmer.
The Negroni Bramble Recipe:
What do you get when you customize the classic Negroni with two vermouths and crushed ice? This colorful, crowd-pleasing sipper.
Cynar Julep:
The mint grounds the tang of the citrus, and the herbal notes nod to tea but with added depth and an undeniable sweetness.
Cynar Bitter Giuseppe:
While great on its own, Cynar makes for an exceptional base in the Bitter Giuseppe, a twist on the classic Manhattan.
