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!
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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.
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!
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.
By replacing Campari with Aperol, this Aperol Negroni takes on a delightfully bittersweet and orange-forward flavor that all cocktail lovers will enjoy.
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.
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.
These Aperol Grapefruit Spritz Cocktails are perfect for brunch or sipping on the patio. Prosecco, grapefruit and aperol combine in this bubbly cocktail.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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.
