Cocktails

Over the summer, I was watching TCM and found an old movie that was set somewhere in Italy. I honestly don’t remember what it was called or who starred in it, luckily it isn’t important. The main character kept ordering a drink that I had never heard of before called Strega. After researching online, I learned that it was an herbaceous liqueur that according to legend…

In the heat of the summer, there is no better way to cool off in the late afternoon than with a spritz. Campari is a bittersweet liqueur with flavors of cherry, cascarilla, clove, rhubarb, cinnamon, and orange peel. The Campari Negroni is a bolder flavor than Aperol and is typically mixed with other liquors, so it is the stronger of the two. Because of this, the Negroni tends to be…

In the heat of the summer, there is no better way to cool off in the late afternoon than with a spritz. The Aperol Spritz is an aperitif with citrus and a slight bitter flavor and since it has a relatively low alcohol content, it’s great for almost everyone to enjoy! Aperol tends to be more popular with women and men typically prefer the Campari Spritz with its…