Cocktails
How to Use Maker’s Mark Bourbon in Your Italian Cocktails
The venerable American bourbon producer, Maker's Mark, has shared some Italian-inspired cocktail recipes featuring their whiskey.
Bottino’s Salvia Spritz, a Perfect, Lemony Refresher for Summer
This spritz from contemporary Italian restaurant Bottino in Manhattan features a lemon and sage–forward flavor profile that’s savory and memorable.
Beat the Heat with Seven Variations of the Classic Summer Spritz
Our contributor shares seven variations of the classic spritz just in time for National Spritz Day and the rest of summer.
The Casa Julian: A Mexican-Italian Cocktail to Beat the Heat
Chef/owner Julian Media shares a cocktail recipe from his first Italian restaurant, Amarena, in Manhattan.
Love Limoncello and Gin? Try the Lemon Spritz This Summer
This satisfying summer spritz combines Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin, limoncello, and sparkling wine for maximum refreshment.
Lambrusco Spritz Season Starts Now
Take Emilia-Romagna’s famed fizzy red wine, add more bubbles, and you have a refreshing spritz that’s suddenly on-trend!
A Thirst-Quenching Summer Spritz From Miami
Miami’s acclaimed restaurant Klaw shares a recipe for a summer spritz that combines fruit and citrus flavors for a light, fizzy, nuanced drink.
Spent Coffee Negroni: The Perfect Sustainable Cocktail
Don’t let your coffee grounds go to waste. Infuse them in an Italian bitter aperitif to make a Negroni that’s also a nod to sustainability.
The Bicicletta Cocktail, a Milanese Classic
In an excerpt from her book, Stuzzichini, Stef Ferrari revisits a beloved spritz from Milan made with Campari, white wine, and soda.
Get to Know the Select Spritz
The Select Spritz, also known as the Venetian Spritz, is a great year-round aperitivo. Here's how to make it.









