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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Autumn in the Tropics Recipe:
This rum and Aperol cocktail gives tropical flavors a Northeastern twist with a fresh squash blossom and Maine blueberries.
The Rosemary-Smoked Negroni Recipe:
The Negroni is a classic cocktail made with London dry gin and a popular Italian amaro, Campari. In this version, Natalie Migliarini balances its flavor profile with savory, smoky rosemary. Get the recipe here!
The Negroni Bramble Recipe:
What do you get when you customize the classic Negroni with two vermouths and crushed ice? This colorful, crowd-pleasing sipper.
The Venetian Sunrise Recipe:
Simplicity is radiant. The Venetian Sunrise draws combines warm, tropical flavors with bright, bold notes typical of Italian amaro.
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.
M+M (Monte + Mezcal):
Stir up a glass of this herbal and aromatic holiday cocktail featuring Amaro Montenegro and Mezcal Derrumbes Durango.
