Paris has taken Venice by storm but this time round, unlike Napoleon in 1797, they’ve arrived with shakers not soldiers. Our guest today is leading the charge!
I’m sitting down with Pietro Lorefice, Bar Manager of Experimental Cocktail Club Venice, one of the bars that changed the cocktail conversation in this city.
Experimental Cocktail Club conquered Paris in 2007 with its innovative ideas, sparking Europe’s modern cocktail revival and growing into an influential group of bars and hotels around the world.
In Venice, Pietro is at the helm and we’re talking craft, culture, and what it really takes to run one of Venice’s most exciting bars.
You can also read about Pietro in my new book – well almost.
I HAVE A NEW BOOK COMING OUT in April 2026 – A Guide to Drinking in Venice!
I’ve been talking about it for what… three years now? I can’t wait for you to see it at last for pre-sale!
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Cocktail of the Week: Isola di Pino
Isola di Pino
Ingredients
- 40 ml vodka
- 20 ml Coffee liqueur
- 10 ml Amaro
- Salted Sugar Syrup* to taste
Instructions
- *Salted Sugar Syrup: Combine equal parts (by weight) of sugar and water. Add 5% salt based on the total weight. Stir until completely dissolved.
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake until well chilled and frosted.
- Fine strain into a coupette glass
- Add 3 coffee beans for good luck and enjoy.
Nutrition
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