Italy is home of some of most famous culinary inventions of all time, from pizza margherita to pesto to pasta marinara. So is it any wonder that this country is also home to some iconic classic cocktails, too? Without Italy, we wouldn’t have the world famous Negroni, or the bubbly and ubiquitous Aperol Spritz. Then there’s the Americano, with a history that stems back to the 1860’s. The Italians were early to the cocktail game! Here are all the top Italian cocktails to try! They work whether you’re pairing them with Italian recipes or just looking for a Euro-style cocktail to drink on the patio. There are cocktails that are part of Italian cuisine, and some inspired spins using classic ingredients. As two cocktail experts who have more than 300 cocktail recipes in our library, these are our favorite ideas.
And now, our top Italian cocktails to try!
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