One of the newest variations of the Spritz is the Spritz Hugo. First mixed in South Tyrol, but now widespread in Triveneto, Austria, Switzerland and Germany, a Spritz Hugo is made with prosecco, elder flower syrup (or lemon balm), soda (or sparkling water) and mint leaves. The ensemble ...
You make it just like the classic Aperol Spritz, with Prosecco and a splash of tonic water. Usually it’s garnished with a green olive, which goes surprisingly well with the bitterness of the alcohol. The liquor itself is made by infusing alcohol with herbs and fruit. Campari was invented ...
with a nice balance of spicy and sweet (and appreciated also by women), matched with some high quality “bubbly”, like theProsecco DOC TrevisoorSpumante Rosato “Il Fresco”by Villa Sandi. To the eye, the Villa Sandi’s Rosato has light pink and bright nuances...
As far as summer cocktails go, these Italian drinks can be up for interpretation. There is some call to have equal parts prosecco and Aperol, and then just a small part soda water. Such as: 3 ounces Prosecco, 3 ounces Aperol and 1 ounce soda water. But, they all call for a slice ...
Milan’s cocktail hourwhile in the city, making sure to order one of city’s iconic drinks: the Spritz (Prosecco, Campari, or Aperol bitters, served with soda water over ice and a slice of blood orange) or the Negroni (gin, vermouth rosso, and Campari bitters with an orange peel ...
Italy is one of the world’s largest wine producers and wine, or vino, is a very important part of the culture. While you are probably familiar with Chianti, prosecco, and pinot grigio, there are thousands of varieties of wine to try. Wine is mainly drunk in restaurants and wine bars,...
Different drinks exist in different regions of Italy for a variety of reasons, including climate, local produce, and history and tradition. For example, the Veneto region is known for its warm climate and production of prosecco, so the aperol spritz is a popular drink there. The Piedmont regio...
Prosecco is the perfect pre-dinner wine. If you love Italian wines as much as we do, you should check out ourTuscany day trip from Florence. This best-selling tour takes you to visit two wineries to see how some of the best wines in Italy are made. You’ll also enjoy a full farmho...
More Italian Drinks to Try Italian Coffee Cream Italian Lemon Sorbet Drink Lime Granita Prosecco Raspberry Slushie Homemade Limoncello When you are looking for a simple and easy Italian dessert to make I hope you give an Affogato al Caffe a try and of course let me know what you think. Enj...
With a deliciously decisive flavor profile, the Negroni is the most loved cocktail in the world’s best bars. See the recipe Campari Spritz Simplicity is often the key to the best results. A refreshing cocktail full of flavor, enhanced by the sparkling aromatic notes of Prosecco. See the...