Italian Cocktails & Drinks

Cin cin! These Italian cocktail and drink recipes are all crowd favorites. - Giada De Laurentiis
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Yes, You Can Have Classic Italian Cocktails Without the Booze
Nonalcoholic versions of our favorite cocktails are not only possible, they’re just as good as the real thing. It’s no secret we love the Italian tradition of aperitivo, the happy hour-style period before dinner when friends gather over a refreshing cocktail and a few salty snacks to kick off the evening.
Espresso Martini Affogato
Espresso martinis are all the rage right now, and we couldn't think of a better way to give it more of an Italian flair than combining it with an affogato. You can experiment with different flavors of gelato to customize this delicious dessert cocktail!
The Simple Holiday Cocktails We're Turning To This Year
Get the holiday spirit - literally - with these easy Italian cocktails.
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Giada's Apple Cider Sangria
Sangria is such a great drink to make when you're hosting people: you make a big batch so you don't have to assemble cocktails on the fly, you have to make it in advance, and it's a wonderful way to put a spotlight on seasonal produce to make any gathering feel festive. This apple cider sangria is the perfect example; with apple cider, fresh apples and oranges and raspberries and a few cinnamon sticks, it's just about as autumnal as a drink can get.
Gingerbread Coffee Cocktail
Iced coffee meets gingerbread in this delightfully festive cocktail! Prep it ahead of time by whipping up the gingerbread-spiced simple syrup early - you can store it in the fridge for up to a month. This recipe makes extra syrup, which you can use to make another batch of the cocktail… or you can keep it on hand to make delicious flavored coffees and teas!
The Next Time You Want an Aperol Spritz, Make One of These Cocktails Instead
Up the ante on the famous sparkling sipper with this collection of sophisticated recipes.
Milano-Torino Cocktail
Before the Negroni, and even before the Aperol spritz, there was the Milano Torino. Named after the location each of the ingredients comes from - Campari from Milan, and sweet Vermouth from Turin - this simple cocktail is said to have originated in Milan’s Caffe Camparino in the 1860s. It's a strong cocktail, but well balanced between sweet and bitter - perfect to enjoy before a meal!
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The Next Time You Want an Aperol Spritz, Make One of These Cocktails Instead
Up the ante on the famous sparkling sipper with this collection of sophisticated recipes.
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Bellinis
These bellinis are a fantastic summery way to kick off Italian aperitivo hour in style.
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Seltz Al Limone (Salted Lemon Seltzer)
This drink, which translates to “lemon seltzer,” is a beloved hot-day refresher in Sicily. It’s about as simple as can be: a blend of fresh lemon juice, salt, and sparkling water.
Italian Old Fashioned
My version includes my favorite North Italian Amarena cherries, and I use that luxurious cherry syrup instead of sugar and water. It gives the drink such a great rich sweetness, and of course, you need a few of the whole cherries on a skewer to complete the drink. Cin cin!
Yes, You Can Have Classic Italian Cocktails Without the Booze
Nonalcoholic versions of our favorite cocktails are not only possible, they’re just as good as the real thing.
Calabrian Bloody Mary
A Bloody Mary is such a fun brunch cocktail, and this is a recipe I’ve been wanting to try for a long time. It lends itself to lots of my favorite ingredients from Italy: Calabrian chili paste, sweet tomato puree, and delicious antipasti to load up the garnish. This savory cocktail is like an antipasti board in drink form, and I love it. Simply double the recipe to make two at a time; you can also quadruple it and mix in a pitcher.
This savory cocktail is like an antipasti board in drink form!
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Calabrian Bloody Mary Cocktail
This savory cocktail is like an antipasti board in drink form!
Honey Lavender Gin Spritz
This light and bright cocktail is absolutely perfect for spring and summer. So refreshing, and with a hint of lavender that gives it a lovely sort of floral quality. You can use any type of honey you like and it will be a delicious drink (a citrus honey would be great too!) but the lavender honey adds something special.