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Apr 19, 20212 min

Americano Cocktail

The Americano cocktail, originally called the Milano-Torino due to the origin of the two main ingredients, is the drink that started the...

Apr 19, 20212 min

Hugo Cocktail

I'd like to introduce you to the Hugo Cocktail. I first experienced the magic of a Hugo Cocktail in Northern Italy, and it instantly...

Apr 19, 20211 min

Negroni Cocktail

The Negroni is one of the classiest cocktails around. It even has a noble history! Dating back the to the early 1900's, the Negroni was...

Apr 19, 20211 min

How to make a Negroni Sbagliato

All the best drinks begin with a good story, and the Sbagliato is no different. It all started in Milan, when a bartender made a mistake.

Apr 18, 20212 min

Etna Spritz

Also referred to as an Amaro Spritz, I discovered this Sicilian take on the classic aperitivo in a town just north of Catania. There are...

Apr 18, 20211 min

Campari Spritz

Italians love a bitter flavored aperitivo. Why, you ask? Some research says that bitter flavors stimulate the appetite, while it's also...

Mar 30, 20216 min

Italian Cocktails: The Art of the Aperitivo

The Italian aperitivo is an invention that I regularly thank the cocktail gods for. Italy delivers a scrumptious selection of refreshing...