2 years ago, I visited Italy and tried different cocktails. Each one hit differently and of course, I took the recipes so I can prepare them back at home.
1. Americano recipe: is the perfect introduction to the world of classic Italian cocktails.
The recipe:
45ml Campari
45ml sweet vermouth
Top with club soda
Garnish with an orange twist
Method:
Pour into a highball glass and fill with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with an orange twist.
2. Bellini: is a delicious classic Italian cocktail that makes use of fresh peaches.
Ingredients:
45ml fresh peach puree(chilled)
Top with prosecco (chilled)
Garnish with a slice of fresh peach
Method:
Add the fresh peach puree to the champagne flute before topping with prosecco. Garnish with a slice of fresh peach.
3. Angelo Azzurro:
30ml Cointreau
30ml Limoncello
30ml gin
10ml sweet vermouth
Garnish with a fruit of your choice
Method:
Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker with large, fresh ice. Shake well. Double strain into a martini glass. Garnish with fruit of your choice.
4. The Garibaldi: it is great for supping at sunset
Ingredients:
30ml Campari
90ml freshly squeezed orange juice
Garnish with a slice of blood orange
Method:
Pour Campari into Tom Collins glass. Fill glass with ice. Top with fresh orange juice and a squeeze of blood orange. Garnish with a fresh slice of blood orange.
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