You might be on a Venetian terrace overlooking the Rialto bridge, or relaxing in Milan with friends during aperitivo hour. You might not even be in Italy at all (just wishing you were there instead). Wherever you are, a delicious, cold, refreshing cocktail made with quintessential Italian ingredients is the perfect way to relax as the Italians do.

Our collection of Italian cocktail recipes means you can stir up a storm wherever you are in the world. Keep things classic with a bittersweet negroni, cool off in the summer weather with a peach bellini or transport yourself to the mountains of South Tyrol with the incredibly refreshing hugo. If you’ve never had an americano before, make sure you try it, and if you’re having friends over they’ll be incredibly happy to be welcomed with a glass of Aperol spritz.

Whenever you’re mixing up an Italian cocktail, just remember to have lots of ice on hand, and keep your Prosecco chilled in the fridge. No one likes a warm, watery drink.