cocktails
The Rhymers’ Club Coole Swan Cocktail
From one of NYC’s newest cocktail destination, this Moscow Mule variation is a swan song of summer sips.
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.
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.
Appetito’s Favorite Italian Spots on NBC’s “New York Live”
Watch Appetito's EIC, Andrew Cotto, on New York Live sharing a few of his favorite authentic Italian places in NYC.
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.
An Amaro Taste Test at NYC’s Carlotto
The year-old Italian restaurant in Manhattan’s Flatiron district has quietly built a noteworthy amaro program. Their VP of Operations and the amaro list’s curator, David Schneider, takes us for a taste test.
Body and NYC’s Altro Paradiso Partner for ‘Summer Mondays’
Move over, Summer Fridays. The lower-proof vodka brand Body and SoHo Italian restaurant from Ignacio Mattos are partnering for a Summer Mondays Happy Hour.
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.
