There is a reason that Italy is everyone’s favorite country – the food and drink! If you are an Italy lover, then I am sure, you have sipped at least one, or more, of these cocktails! Time to learn how to make them!
Even if you can’t get to Italy right now, you can experience its culture by trying one of them. They are super easy – would the Italians make it hard?
10 Italian Cocktails to Make at Home
Negroni
The classic of all Italian classic cocktails, the Negroni with its three equal ingredients tops this list!
Bellini
One step and you are transported to Harry's Bar in Venice. Only white peaches make is a real Bellini!
Americano
The Americano pre-dates the Negroni! A favorite of Americans at Gaspare Campari’s bar in Milan, Italy in the 1860s, the Americano was slightly tweaked by the infamous Count Negroni to make his eponymous cocktail. No gin = Americano!
Hugo
A Northern Italian favorite where elderflower grows like weeds. I am not sure why this really delicious cocktail hadn't caught on elsewhere, but don't forget to order it when you're there!
Aperol Spritz
The newest on the list and already a classic! The Aperol Spritz is everywhere and there is a reason for that - it's a great cocktail!
Negroni Sbagliato
Take out the gin and put in prosecco - it doesn't make it wrong (sbagliato) it makes it so right!
Sgroppino
Another Venetian classic, the sgroppino is like dessert in a glass. This after dinner cocktail is so refreshing with its lemon sorbet and prosecco!
Garibaldi
Garibaldi was the man who unified Italy and so is his drink. Campari from the north and oranges from the south. It's really that simple!
Rossini
A take-off of the Bellini, but replace the white peach with the ruby-red strawberry! Festive and gorgeous, the Rossini is always a crowd-pleaser!
Boozy Affogato
The traditional Affogato is espresso poured over vanilla gelato. To make it truly a truly Italian cocktail, drizzle a bit of Amaretto or Frangelico over it. Personally I love a little Sambuca!
