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Easy Classic Italian Cocktails for the Holidays

by Angelique Platas

Dec 3, 2020

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Kick off the holiday season with an Italian twist — Hotel STARLINO Vermouth and aperitivos are a great way to start. Feel the warmth of holiday spirits all the way from Torino, Italy — the home of Vermouth.

 

Whether you’re hosting a virtual gathering or hunkering down with family during the holidays, use these recipes to mix, shake, stir and serve some high-brow classic Italian cocktails.

 

STARLINO Rosé Spritz
One part STARLINO Rosé
One part sparkling wine
One part (or splash) of soda

 

Grab a long-stem glass, add ice (crushed or cubed) and add one part STARLINO Rosé, one part sparkling wine and one part soda. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit or lemon, and enjoy!

 

STARLINO Rosso Negroni
One part STARLINO Rosso
One part Campari
One part gin

 

Grab an old-fashioned or Scotch glass, add STARLINO Rosso, Campari, gin and stir. Add a Maraschino cherry and twist of fresh orange for garnish; top with ice and serve.

 

STARLINO Rosé Royale
One part STARLINO Rosé
Two parts sparkling wine
Splash of grapefruit juice
Maraschino cherry

 

Fill a Champagne flute with one part STARLINO Rosé, two parts sparkling wine and a splash of grapefruit juice. Pop a Maraschino cherry in for garnish and serve.

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