Top 20 Italian Cocktails and Aperitivi
Classic Italian Cocktails & Aperitivi
Negroni – The legendary mix of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, stirred to perfection.
Americano – A lighter version of the Negroni with Campari, sweet vermouth, and soda water.
Aperol Spritz – The ultimate aperitivo, blending Aperol, Prosecco, and soda over ice.
Campari Soda – Simply Campari with soda, a minimalist yet refreshing Italian classic.
Bellini – A Venetian classic with white peach purée and Prosecco, created at Harry’s Bar.
Rossini – A fruity twist on the Bellini, using fresh strawberry purée instead of peach.
Puccini – Another Bellini variation, but with mandarin juice instead of peach.
Negroni Sbagliato – A “mistaken” Negroni that replaces gin with sparkling wine.
Garibaldi – A simple yet flavorful mix of Campari and freshly squeezed orange juice.
Sgroppino – A Venetian delight made with lemon sorbet, vodka, and Prosecco, served as a palate cleanser.
Lesser-Known but Amazing Italian Cocktails
Cardinale – A Negroni variation where dry vermouth replaces the sweet vermouth.
Hanky Panky – A sophisticated blend of gin, sweet vermouth, and Fernet-Branca, first created at The Savoy in London by an Italian bartender.
Tiziano – A Bellini-style drink with Prosecco and fresh grape juice, perfect for autumn.
Pirlo – A Northern Italian alternative to the Spritz, made with Campari and white wine.
Bicicletta – A refreshing blend of Campari, dry white wine, and soda water.
Torino-Milano – A classic prelude to the Americano, featuring equal parts Campari and sweet vermouth.
Milano-Torino (Mi-To) – The drink that inspired the Negroni, combining Campari and sweet vermouth in equal parts.
Cynar Spritz – A bitter alternative to the Aperol Spritz, using Cynar (artichoke-based amaro).
Amaro Sour – A modern take on the sour cocktail, featuring Amaro, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Limoncello Spritz – A refreshing summer drink made with Limoncello, Prosecco, and soda water.
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