The Story Behind The Italian Julep
The classic Mint Julep gets an Italian accent with this cocktail from Boleo, a rooftop bar above Chicago’s Kimpton Gray Hotel. Swapping out bourbon or whiskey for Cynar, an amaro with distinctly vegetal flavors, also makes it a lower-proof drink. (At Boleo, it's called a Cynar Julep.)
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The Amalfi Spritz:
While Limoncello is typically served as a post-meal treat, it also makes for a delicious, bubbly aperitivo. Check out the recipe here.
Cynar Julep:
The mint grounds the tang of the citrus, and the herbal notes nod to tea but with added depth and an undeniable sweetness.
The Hot Buttered Amaro Recipe:
In this spin on hot buttered rum, Pittsburgh bartender Nicole Battle swaps in Italian amaro to create a rich, indulgent winter warmer.
The Amaro di Cocco Recipe:
This mashup of two very different cocktails from Boston's Shore Leave proves that tiki doesn’t have to be synonymous with overly sweet.
Boulevardi’eigh:
The Boulevardi’eigh is a coffee-laced, Guinness-spiked take on the Paris-born Boulevardier. Check out the recipe here!
Grapefruit Negroni Recipe:
This week is Negroni Week. I made this delicious variation to celebrate and recognize one of the most popular classic cocktails of all time.
