Throughout my career as an international bartender, I've found that cocktail culture is often viewed through a U.S.-centric lens. It's true that modern cocktails can be traced back to U.S. prohibition ...

I love Naples. Unlike some major Italian cities that are popular with tourists, it still manages to feel like a real place where people actually live. I especially enjoy the restaurants and bars in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In Italy there’s a popular saying, often expressed when sharing drinks amongst friends: “Years, loves, ...

The spritz originated in 19th century Italy. But it has evolved in recent years from Italian aperitif to global cocktail. This wine-based cocktail in its modern form consists of prosecco, digestive ...

Everyday Italian life involves drinking these historic Italian cocktails like the Aperol Spritz, the Mi-To, and the Negroni. Whether you like fruity, herbaceous, or tart drinks, these classics are a ...

An Italian rainbow cookie, with its taste of raspberry, almond, and chocolate, is the perfect bite-sized way to end a night.

What goes into the ideal Italian cocktail, as a result, is as much about sociability and presentation as it is about a specific flavor profile or provenance of ingredients. It isn’t just a drink, it’s ...