Italian Drink Recipes

The Italians are experts in many realms: hospitality, cuisine, wine. But they are also pros at creating refreshing, well-balanced cocktails, as well as some of our favorite ingredients that make them so special. Montenegro Amaro, Aperol, Campari, prosecco, and limoncello are just a few of the Italian essentials that have become mainstays on our own bar carts. From bitter and bubbly Negronis to sugary sweet Bellinis, some of the world’s most beloved cocktails were born in this beautiful country. From cult classics to soon-to-be modern favorites, here are 15 of our favorite Italian cocktails to sip on year-round.

This wildly popular drink can be pretty divisive, as most imbibers either love it or love to hate it. It's a bittersweet, bubbly beverage that is low in alcohol and high in enlivening a summer afternoon.

In a glass full of ice, combine prosecco and Aperol in equal parts. Add a splash of club soda and garnish with an orange slice.

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This dreamy after-dinner cocktail utilizes a lesser-known amaro called Super Punch that's produced in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It's the perfect end to an Italian dinner party in lieu of dessert.

Pour Super Punch into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. Float fresh cream and pistachio liqueur on top, stirring slowly. Top with chopped pistachios.

While not quite as popular as Aperol or Campari, this low-ABV Italian spirit is growing in popularity thanks to its bold, citrusy flavor with hints of botanical bitterness. A great way to try out the liquor is by pairing it with tonic for a simple yet refreshing cocktail.

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Pack a balloon glass with ice and pour in an equal portion of Martini & Rossi Fiero and tonic water. Stir gently and garnish with an orange wheel.

This simple yet satisfying beverage is easily customizable for any palate. Adding an egg white to the shaker will give the drink its signature frothy topping.

This refreshing libation comes from Barbuto, the iconic West Village restaurant. The 1919 Cocktail was the first drink bartender Tyan Cray put on the menu in 2004, and it has remained a mainstay ever since.

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In a large wineglass filled with ice, mix the Cappelletti, grapefruit juice, and prosecco. Stir and express one large grapefruit peel over the glass. Garnish with the peel.

This delicate and feminine cocktail was created by Splendido Mare, a Belmond Hotel to honor Ava Gardner, who notoriously adored Champagne and all-things pink. Gardner stayed at the hotel while filming the 1954 film

The Negroni is one of the world’s great cocktails, and we tapped Sant Ambroeus, one of our favorite Italian destinations when in New York, Southampton, or Palm Beach, for directions on how to make a perfect one.

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Stir together all ingredients with bar spoon in a cocktail shaker and strain the liquid into a rocks glass. Garnish with orange peel.

Served at Rome’s iconic Hotel Hassler, this is a truly Italian cocktail in both color and ingredients. Campari, soda, and lime represent the colors of the Italian flag.

Combine first 5 ingredients in a cocktail shaker, shake, and pour into a tall cocktail glass. Garnish with lime wedges and pink peppercorns.

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We're loving this Italian take on one of our editors' favorite cocktails. Plus, Italian-made Portofino dry gin makes a stylish addition to your bar cart.

Add the first 3 ingredients to a cocktail shaker, fill with ice, and shake. Strain into a flute or saucer and top with prosecco.

Diana, Princess of Wales, was said to have a penchant for bellinis, and Lido Restaurant & Champagne Bar at Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club in Miami pays homage to the beloved icon with this modernized take on the beverage.

Italian Cream Soda (using Heavy Cream) — Salt & Baker

To make the foam: In an ISI cream siphon, add 3 1/4 ounces lemon juice, 17 ounces Saint Germain, 13 1/2 ounces water and 5 gelatin sheets. Mix everything together until the gelatin sheets are dissolved. Add 2 ISI cream chargers and then dispense foam when ready.

To make the cocktail: Mix the peach, grapefruit bitters, and prosecco in a cocktail shaker and stir gently and slowly, then pour into a coupe glass and finish with elderflower foam.

Though this is an Italian classic, the Sanguinello is named after a sensational Spanish orange variety. This beverage is a great choice in early spring when you can find fresh blood oranges in season, but it's also excellent for summer where a bottled juice will do.

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This beautiful libation was created by the bar team behind Via Mare at the Roman & Williams–designed Greydon House in Nantucket. It's the perfect drink to sip on a sunny patio in one of our favorite destinations.

Combine first 3 ingredients in a highball or wine glass with ice and stir to chill. Top with prosecco and garnish with orange twist.

The addition of amaro brings an Italian twist to this rum punch created by Camille Wilson of the Cocktail Snob. It's the ultimate taste of summer.

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If you don't like to deviate from what you know, this Amalfi Mule recipe adds a delightful twist to the classic Moscow Mule. Limoncello and lemon juice add a zesty, brighter replacement for gin and lime.

Muddle 1 strawberry and 4 basil leaves in a mixing glass, then shake together strawberry-basil mixture, limoncello, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Strain over fresh ice into a mule mug, top with ginger beer, and garnish with 1 strawberry and 1 basil leaf.

Hotel Hassler has housed some of history's biggest names, from Picasso to the Kennedys and Justin Timberlake. Princess Diana also stayed at this hotel and confessed to Roberto E. Wirth, the Hassler’s proprietor and executive president, that this was her favorite Bellini of all time.

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Peel the peaches and keep only the outermost part of the peach, as it's the sweetest part. Place the peach slices in a large stainless steel bowl with Pinot Grigio Puillatti and let them infuse for 3 days. Add two raspberries to the bowl as well as this will absorb the acidity.

After 3 days, remove the peaches and place them in an earthenware bowl and refrigerate for a few hours to chill. Remove peaches from the fridge and process in a blender until it becomes a puree. Combine 1/4 peach puree and 2/4 Champagne in a flute and serve.

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Most Italian sodas use special syrups, but you don't need that for this recipe. It's the perfect non- alcoholic drink for a kids, a special meal, movie night, summer sippin' or any day!

If you've never had Italian soda, it's not only refreshing, you'll be surprised at how simple it is to make, with only a few ingredients:

Italian soda and Italian cream soda are very similar and they are often used interchangeably. Mine is a bit of a hybrid because generally, Italian cream soda is made with a heavy cream. Instead, I prefer to use a light whipped cream and spray a little in, then mix it around and top the drink with more light whipped cream.

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This no alcohol Italian drink makes 1 serving. However, you can half, double, triple or quadruple the recipe by clicking on the

If you're looking for non alcoholic Italian drinks, this Strawberry Italian Soda is a really easy, yet super tasty drink to make and you likely have the ingredients on hand. Bottoms up!

This Strawberry Italian soda, is a refreshing non-alcoholic drink. It's very easy to make, with only a few ingredients, like strawberry sundae syrup, sparkling water and whipped cream. It's the perfect mocktail for celebrations, summer BBQ's or movie night.

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Nutrition Facts 📋 Strawberry Italian Soda Recipe Amount Per Serving (1 drink) Calories 270 Calories from Fat 18 % Daily Value* Fat 2g 3% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Sodium 62mg 3% Potassium 5mg 0% Carbohydrates 60g 20% Sugar 52g 58% Protein 2g 4% Calcium 15mg 2% Iron 1mg 6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.  

Serving: 1 drink | Calories: 270 kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 60 g (20%) | Protein: 2 g (4%) | Fat: 2 g