Caneflower Cocktail
Those who know cachaça largely associate it with the popular Brazilian Caipirinha. If you’re a fan of the lime-flavored Caipirinha like me, you might have a bottle of cachaça at home; if not, you might want to get one and...
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Genoa Vodka
If you enjoy Campari cocktails like the Negroni or Boulevardier and want to explore a vodka-based alternative, the GENOA VODKA is an excellent choice. It’s also a great introduction for those who find Campari too bitter. This drink reimagines the...
Siesta
The SIESTA is a Campari and tequila mix that offers a sweet, citrusy tartness more likely to refresh than put you to sleep. The name is likely a nod to Mexico and tequila. The standout flavors are lime and grapefruit...
Bensonhurst
If you’re in the mood for a Manhattan, but would like a tasty variation, the BENSONHURST is a must-try. This cocktail replaces the sweet vermouth of a classic Manhattan with dry vermouth. Splashes of maraschino liqueur and the Italian aperitif,...
Salty Bird
The SALTY BIRD is a great transition drink into warmer weather. It’s a tropical-style drink that uses black rum, preferably black-strap rum, which has more of a smoky overtone than white rum. A pinch of salt is added to the...
Rosita
The ROSITA is a delicious tequila-based alternative to the ever-popular margarita, featuring Campari. The Rosita re-balances the Italian bitter Campari by using equal parts sweet and dry vermouth and adds Angostura bitters as an anchor. The bitter-sweetness of Campari, which...
Aperol Spritz
The APEROL SPRITZ is a well-known Italian aperitif refresher. It features Aperol, a Campari-owned liqueur that combines bitter notes from rhubarb, gentian root (found in Angostura bitters), cinchona bark, and citrus oil from oranges, creating its signature zesty orange hue...
Jasmine
The JASMINE comes from the family of Campari cocktails, though it has less of the Italian red bitter flavor as a Negroni. Gin and lemon juice dominate the mix, while orange liqueur and Campari assume supporting roles and round out...
Americano
The AMERICANO is a milder version of other popular Campari drinks like the Negroni and Boulevardier. The Americano has no gin or bourbon like the aforementioned, but still combines with sweet vermouth. It’s diluted with club soda to yield a...
Father’s Day Cocktails
Recommendations for Father’s Day cocktails (pictured above) are mostly well-known, tried & true. Two or three are less known. But, they’re all delicious, depending on dad’s preferences, and deliver enough punch to make it count. Categorized by spirit, they are:...
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