Use This Formula to Make a Spritz With Any Booze
The sun is out in full force, which means we’re about to see an uptick in spritzes—mostly of the Aperol variety. And while I don’t mind an Aperol spritz, I’ve…
How to Snack, Italian Style
Been to Italy? Or know someone who has? They probably talk about aperitivo. It’s a tourist rite of passage, well known by students who just got back from their first…
Why You Need a Little Spray Bottle on Your Bar Cart
Rinsing a glass with a strongly-flavored spirit before you pour your drink gives the cocktail a whisper of flavor without obscuring the star ingredients. Absinthe, Scotch, and herbal liqueurs like…
The Best (and Easiest) Alternatives to the Aperol Spritz
Photo: Mariya Siyanko (Shutterstock) When you think of spritz drinks, the first that probably comes to mind is the Aperol Spritz, and for good reason—it’s delicious. This Italian cocktail is…
Why Is Everyone Suddenly Putting Olives in Their Spritzes?
Four years ago, the Campari company launched an aggressive campaign to turn the Aperol Spritz into the drink of the summer. It worked. The vibrant red-orange beverage flooded bar patios…
15 Pretty Cocktails to Make for the One You Love
Photo: Devojka For a more leisurely take on the juicy modern classic, try serving your Paper Plane over ice: I imagine this is what the experience of sipping a Paper…
The Easiest Way to Calculate Your Cocktail’s ABV
Photo: Gecko Studio (Shutterstock) Most years, at least a couple of my friends participate in Dry January. The last few years have not been like most years. I don’t know…
11 Pretty Cocktails to Make for Easter Brunch
Photo: Claire Lower Frozen berries, work best here. They help chill the drink, but they also break down more easily than their fresh counter parts. Shake the Campari and berries…