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 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.
Cynar Bitter Giuseppe:
While great on its own, Cynar makes for an exceptional base in the Bitter Giuseppe, a twist on the classic Manhattan.
The Perfect Circle Recipe:
This sparkling Campari punch from Maggie Hoffman’s “Batch Cocktails” serves 12 people and is easy to prep in advance, making it the set-it-and-forget-it of drinks. Get the recipe here!
The Amaro di Cocco Recipe:
This mashup of two very different cocktails from Boston's Shore Leave proves that tiki doesn’t have to be synonymous with overly sweet.
The Italian Julep Recipe:
The classic Mint Julep gets an Italian accent in this low-proof cocktail featuring Cynar, an amaro with a distinctly vegetal flavor. Learn how to make it with this recipe.
The If Pizza Were a Cocktail Recipe:
This French press cocktail recipe created by Tyler Zielinski for VinePair starts with a white wine base, and adds amaro, lemon, and fresh fruit.
