Aperitivo Hour: Italian Cocktails to Try
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Aperitivo Hour: Italian Cocktails to Try

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Aperitivo Hour: Italian Cocktails to Try — 8 items
NameNameBase SpiritIngredientsGlasswareDescription
11BiciclettaBiciclettaCampariCampari, dry white wine, soda waterWine glassBalanced and easygoing — slightly bitter, slightly tart, totally Italian.
12RossiniRossiniProseccoProsecco, strawberry puréeFluteA fruitier take on the Bellini — fresh, red, and celebratory.
13BelliniBelliniProseccoProsecco, peach purée or nectarFluteFruity and fizzy, born in Venice — perfect for daytime sipping.
14Milano-TorinoMilano-TorinoCampariCampari, sweet vermouthRocks glassThe precursor to the Americano — strong, bitter, and perfectly balanced.
15Spritz BiancoSpritz BiancoDry vermouth or white amaroDry vermouth, prosecco, soda waterWine glassClean, crisp, and a bit herbal — a lighter alternative to Aperol.
16Tinto di VeranoTinto di VeranoRed wine (Italian variation)Red wine, lemon soda or SpriteWine glassSpanish in origin, but popular in southern Italy — light and citrusy.
17Amaro SourAmaro SourAmaro (Averna, Montenegro, etc.)Amaro, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white (optional)Coupe glassHerbal, rich, and silky — a moody aperitivo with a sour twist.
18Caffè CorrettoCaffè CorrettoEspresso + GrappaEspresso shot “corrected” with a splash of grappa or sambucaEspresso cupItaly’s boozy coffee tradition — usually taken after a meal, but we won’t tell.
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