Looking to impress your friends with a classic Italian cocktail? Whether you want to elevate your happy hour or add a flavor of Italy to your next gathering, there are plenty of delicious Italian cocktails to try!
Use any of these cocktail recipes to add a little Italian flavor to your happy hour or special gathering! Whether you prefer sweet and sour, or something more flavorful and complex, there is an Italian cocktail out there for everyone.
Pull out the ingredients and you can find yourself in Italy without ever leaving the comfort of home.
Looking for more inspiration? Check out these Italian appetizers, Italian soups, Italian side dishes and classic Italian desserts too! More → 85+ Italian Foods (with EASY Recipes!).
Italian Cocktail Recipes
Aperol Spritz (Low in Calories!)
Learn how to make the perfect Aperol Spritz cocktail with just three ingredients – Prosecco, aperol and soda water. This low-alcohol cocktaill (or aperitivo) is perfect for happy hour. Plus, it's low in calories too!
Aperol Spritz
Italian Margarita Recipe
This Italian Margarita recipe is easy to make with just four ingredients! Orange juice, tequila, amaretto and lime juice combine in this delicious cocktail recipe.
Italian Margarita
Negroni with Aperol
By replacing Campari with Aperol, this Aperol Negroni takes on a delightfully bittersweet and orange-forward flavor that all cocktail lovers will enjoy.
Aperol Negroni
Sous Vide Limoncello Recipe
This Sous Vide Limoncello recipe creates delicious limoncello in just 2 hours instead of the 3 weeks it would normally take. Make quick limoncello using this amazing recipe.
Limoncello
Aperol Sour
With its bright, citrusy flavor and enticing foamy top, this Aperol Sour is the light and refreshing cocktail you need in your life! Ready in 5 minutes and perfect for sunny days.
Aperol Sour
Grapefruit Spritz
These Aperol Grapefruit Spritz Cocktails are perfect for brunch or sipping on the patio. Prosecco, grapefruit and aperol combine in this bubbly cocktail.
Grapefruit Spritz Cocktail
Cranberry Aperol Spritz
This Winter Aperol Spritz with cranberries is perfect for fall or winter. With a hint of cranberries, bubbly prosecco and the delicious flavor of aperol, now spritzes aren't just for the summer. They're perfect for the holidays too!
Winter Aperol Spritz
Campari Spritz | The Modern Proper
Vibrant red and bracingly bitter—with just the right amount of sweetness to balance—Campari is a bartop beauty that we consider to be a must-have mixer. Meet the Campari Spritz!
Get the RECIPE from The Modern Proper
Fresh Bellini Cocktail
Bellini cocktails are perfect for summertime! For this simple and delicious recipe, you’ll need ripe, juicy peaches and Prosecco. That’s it!
Get the RECIPE from Cookie and Kate
Negroni Sbagliato
The Negroni Sbagliato is an Italian Campari cocktail made with equal parts Campari, Vermouth, and Prosecco. Its unique flavor combines sweet and bitter notes for a delicious beverage that can be served either with or without ice.
Get the RECIPE from Berly’s Kitchen
Limoncello Spritz
This delicious limoncello spritz recipe is made with limoncello, prosecco and club soda, it’s a simple and refreshing Italian cocktail.
Get the RECIPE from Sweet Tea and Thyme
Bicicletta Cocktail (Italian Spritz Cocktail) – Another Cocktail Blog
The bicicletta cocktail is a refreshing Italian spritz made from Campari, white wine and club soda. It’s a perfect alfresco cocktail for a warm summer day.
Get the RECIPE from Another Cocktail Blog
Italian Paloma Cocktail Recipe
Italian Paloma drink with grapefruit, orange, tequila, lemon juice, Campari, and a few other ingredients for the best Paloma recipe!
Get the RECIPE from Sugar and Charm
Americano Cocktail
Americano Cocktail – This cocktail is bright, citrusy, and perfect as a summery treat at the end of the day. Simply mix the ingredients over ice and enjoy!
Get the RECIPE from Jo Cooks
Hugo Spritz Cocktail – Simple And Refreshing – Sip and Feast
Hugo Spritz. A refreshing and effervescent cocktail with hints of elderflower, lime and mint that is so delicate and versatile, it makes the perfect aperitivo to any meal.
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Negroni – How to make the best negroni cocktail!
Sip a beautifully hued Negroni, a classic Italian cocktail that is refreshingly bitter, and easy to make. Try one today!
Get the RECIPE from Rachel Cooks
How to Make a Refreshing Campari Soda
Looking for a refreshing and low-alcohol cocktail? Look no further than Campari Soda! Our step-by-step guide and variations make it easy to create your perfect Campari Soda at home.
Get the RECIPE from Baking Ginger
Garibaldi (Campari and Orange) Recipe
The Garibaldi is a fruity, bittersweet brunch cocktail that’s easy but so satisfying! At its simplest, it takes just two ingredients to make: Campari and orange juice.
Get the RECIPE from Moody Mixologist
Campari Tonic
Campari Tonic is a refreshing cocktail made with the Italian aperitif, tonic and lime. A delicious drink for your summer happy hours.
Get the RECIPE from Swirls of Flavor
Puccini Cocktail
How to make a refreshing, bubbly and delicious Puccini Cocktail! This Venetian cocktail is perfect for brunch or festive celebrations.
Get the RECIPE from Inside the Rustic Kitchen
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20+ Classic Italian Cocktails
Elevate your happy hour or add a taste of Italy to your next party with these 20+ Italian cocktails! With easy recipes to make at home. Try this classic Aperol Spritz cocktail. Made with just three ingredients – Prosecco, aperol and soda water.
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Serves 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Prosecco (or any sparkling wine)
- 1 ounce Aperol
- Splash of soda water (sparkling water, or club soda)
- Garnish of orange
Instructions
- Pour the sparkling wine into a glass of ice cubes. Add the Aperol and a splash of sparkling water. Garnish with an orange slice. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 74mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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