6 Aperitivo cocktails you can make in minutes!
Embark on a flavorful journey before dinner with our exquisite selection of 'aperitivo' cocktails. These drinks are crafted to whet your appetite and introduce a convivial atmosphere. Perfect for social gatherings or a relaxing evening, each cocktail offers a unique taste that sets the stage for an unforgettable meal.
Discover the Art of Aperitivo
The Italian tradition of 'aperitivo' is a cherished ritual, where drinks are served to create anticipation for the meal ahead. Here's why you'll love it:
- Engaging Conversations: These cocktails are designed to be sipped slowly, fostering great conversations.
- Flavor Profile: Expect a balance of bitter, sweet, and aromatic notes that tantalize your taste buds.
- Versatility: Whether you prefer gin, vermouth, or Aperol, there's an 'aperitivo' for every palate.
When to Indulge in Aperitivo Cocktails
- Pre-Dinner: The best time to enjoy these drinks is in the late afternoon or early evening.
- Social Events: They're the perfect starter for a night with friends or a sophisticated party.
- Solo Relaxation: Treat yourself to a moment of peace with a refreshing cocktail in hand.
Garibaldi
The Garibaldi cocktail offers a bittersweet taste with a tangy citrus kick. The Campari provides a herbal bitterness that is perfectly balanced by the fresh, sweet and slightly tart flavor of the orange juice.
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Ingredients
- Campari: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Orange juice: 4 oz(120ml)
- Orange wedge: 1
Recipe
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add 1 1/2 ounces of Campari.
- Top with approximately 4 ounces of fresh 'fluffy' orange juice.
- Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- Garnish with a fresh orange wedge on the rim of the glass.
Campari Tonic
The Campari Tonic has a distinctly bitter and herbal taste with a hint of sweetness from the Campari. The tonic water adds a quinine bitterness and a fizzy texture that lightens the drink. It's a balanced mix of bitter, sweet, and bubbly.
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Ingredients
- Fever tree premium tonic water: 4.5 oz(135ml)
- Campari: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Orange wedge: 1
Recipe
- Prepare the Glass
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes to the brim.
- Mix the Drink
- Pour 1.5 oz of Campari over the ice.
- Top with 4.5 oz of Fever-Tree Premium Tonic Water.
- Garnish
- Gently stir the mixture.
- Squeeze an orange wedge over the drink and drop it in or place it on the rim as garnish.
Puccini
The Puccini cocktail offers a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity, with the fresh mandarin juice providing a vibrant citrus flavor that complements the crisp, bubbly prosecco. It's light, refreshing, and has a subtle effervescence that tickles the palate.
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Ingredients
- Mandarin juice: 1.7 oz(51ml)
- Prosecco: 3.4 oz(102ml)
Recipe
- Juice the Mandarins: Start by juicing the fresh mandarins until you have about 1.7 ounces (50ml) of juice per cocktail. Strain the juice to remove any pulp.
- Prepare the Glass: Take a chilled flute glass and fill it with the fresh mandarin juice, about one third of the way.
- Add Prosecco: Gently pour the prosecco into the glass over the mandarin juice, filling it up to create the perfect Puccini cocktail.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the cocktail's effervescence and fresh flavor.
The Italian Job
The Italian Job is a harmonious blend of sweet and bitter, with the blood orange vodka providing a fruity punch that is balanced by the herbal bitterness of Campari. The vermouth adds complexity and a hint of spice, while the grapefruit juice offers a subtle tartness. Overall, it's a robust, refreshing, and slightly bitter cocktail with a citrusy finish.
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Ingredients
- Skyy infusions blood orange vodka: 1 oz(30ml)
- Campari: 1 oz(30ml)
- Cinzano rosso vermouth: 1 oz(30ml)
- Grapefruit juice: 0.25 oz(8ml)
- Grapefruit peel: Garnish
- Ice: Cubes
Recipe
- Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
- Pour 1 oz of SKYY Infusions Blood Orange Vodka, 1 oz of Campari, 1 oz of Cinzano Rosso Vermouth, and 0.25 oz of grapefruit juice into the shaker.
- Shake briefly until the mixture is well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture over fresh ice into a highball or Tom Collins glass.
- Garnish with a twist of grapefruit peel, expressing the oils over the drink before dropping it in.
Montenegroni
The Montenegroni is a harmonious blend of bitter, sweet, and herbal notes. The Aperol provides a gentle bitterness and citrusy sweetness, while the Amaro Montenegro adds a complex herbal backdrop. The gin offers a juniper-forward dryness that balances the cocktail, making it robust yet sippable.
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Ingredients
- Tanqueray gin: 1 oz(30ml)
- Amaro montenegro: 1 oz(30ml)
- Aperol: 1 oz(30ml)
- Grapefruit peel: 1 twist
Recipe
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Pour 1 oz Tanqueray gin, 1 oz Amaro Montenegro, and 1 oz Aperol over the ice.
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a twist of grapefruit peel.
Basilico
The Basilico cocktail is a symphony of flavors, where the sweet and tangy notes of the Pallini Limoncello liqueur meet the aromatic freshness of basil. The vodka provides a clean canvas, allowing the lemon juice and rich sugar syrup to create a balanced, sweet yet slightly sour, and undeniably refreshing taste.
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Ingredients
- Fresh basil leaves: 7
- Ketel one vodka: 2 oz(60ml)
- Pallini limoncello liqueur: 2 oz(60ml)
- Lemon juice: 1.5 oz(45ml)
- Rich sugar syrup: 1.5 oz(45ml)
Recipe
- Muddle the basil leaves gently in the base of a shaker.
- Add the vodka, limoncello, lemon juice, and sugar syrup to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
- Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with a sprig of basil.
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