cocktails
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.
The Garden Nymph, a Refreshing and Spring-Friendly Cocktail
Looking for a savory sip for your spring happy hour repertoire? NYC Mediterranean restaurant Iris has created a cocktail with elderflower liqueur, herbed cucumber syrup, and other ingredients to fit the warm-weather mood.
Dante x Bemelmans: Two Cocktail Icons Create a NYC Pop-up
Downtown classic Dante and hotel bar mainstay Bemelmans will team up for a Met Gala-inspired pop-up next week at The Carlyle.
The Bar Room’s New York-Inspired Empire State Negroni
The bar at historic downtown hotel The Beekman features an Italian-inspired ode to New York. Here’s the story and how to make the cocktail.
This Basil Gimlet is a Refreshing Spring Sip
The Botanist Islay Dry Gin suggests this bright, herbaceous cocktail for the onset of warmer weather.
