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 Lawn Flamingo Recipe:
Checking all the flavor boxes, Brooklyn beverage director Sarah Boisjoli mixes sweet, tart, and savory with pineapple and lime juices, blackstrap rum, mezcal, Campari, and simple syrup. Learn how to make her 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.
Cynar Bitter Giuseppe:
While great on its own, Cynar makes for an exceptional base in the Bitter Giuseppe, a twist on the classic Manhattan.
The Colonial Cocktail Recipe:
Gin, Aperol, and sparkling wine come together in this bright, bubbly cocktail from NYC cafe Shoo Shoo. Learn how to make the recipe here.
The Mexicano Recipe:
Mezcal makes an appearance in this riff on the classic Americano cocktail that comes together in a snap. La buena vida, indeed.
The Venetian Sunrise Recipe:
Simplicity is radiant. The Venetian Sunrise draws combines warm, tropical flavors with bright, bold notes typical of Italian amaro.
