Riviera in New York: 10 Classic Italian Cocktails and Recipes

Italy is the perfect holiday destination. Sea, mountains, shopping and cocktails. If you can't head to Italy just yet, grab some of Italy's most iconic cocktails from Travel and Leisureto have a riviera at home in New York.

Campari and Aperol are among the most common aperitifs in Italy. They serve as the main ingredient in classic Italian cocktails such as the Aperol Squirt and the Negroni. We've rounded up some of our favorite cocktails so you can bring Italy home.

1. Aperol Syringe

Aperol Spritz is a classic Italian cocktail that has gained popularity in the United States in recent years. Perfect for summer evenings, it's sweet, refreshing and easy to make with just three ingredients.

Aperol Spritz Recipe: In a glass filled with ice, mix equal parts Prosecco and Aperol. Add soda and garnish with an orange slice.

2. Bellini

Bellini refreshes and delights. This cocktail, created in Venice, combines prosecco with peach nectar or puree.

Bellini recipe: Pour two parts prosecco and one part peach puree into a glass, garnish with a peach wedge.

3. Rossini

If you like Bellini, then you will definitely like Rossini. This sparkling cocktail combines prosecco and strawberries.

Rossini recipe: Pour two parts prosecco and one part strawberry puree into a champagne flute and garnish with strawberries.

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4. Negroes

Ever since Stanley Tucci showed us how he makes the Negroni at home, this cocktail has been popping up everywhere. Balanced and bittersweet, this cocktail is perfect as a pre-dinner drink.

Negroni Recipe: Pour one part Campari, one part 1757 Vermouth di Torino Rosso and one part Bulldog Gin over ice into a glass. Stir for 15 seconds. Garnish with orange zest or a slice.

5. Boulevardier

This cocktail pairs American Bourbon with Italian Campari and Vermouth. It may not be a traditional Italian cocktail, but it's delicious nonetheless.

Boulevardier Recipe: Combine equal parts Russell's Reserve 10 Year Old Bourbon, 1757 Vermouth di Torino and Campari in a glass, stir until smooth and pour into a glass with a large ice cube.

5. Campari soda

This cocktail is the perfect way to enjoy the bitterness of Campari without any other flavors. Plus, with just two ingredients, this is a super-simple Italian cocktail.

Campari soda recipe: mix two parts Campari and one part club soda. Stir and pour into a glass with ice. Garnish with an orange slice.

6. Garibaldi

In this cocktail, Campari is mixed with orange juice for a sweeter drink.

Garibaldi Recipe: Mix equal parts Campari and orange juice and pour over ice. Garnish with an orange slice.

8. Americano

This cocktail, first served in the 1860s, has a long and rich history.

Americano Recipe: Pour one part Campari, one part 1757 Vermouth di Torino Rosso and splash soda water into a glass with a large ice cube. Garnish with lemon zest.

9. Averna Limonata

The traditional Sicilian amaro Averna was created in 1868. For those unfamiliar with this drink, it is bittersweet and grassy, ​​with hints of licorice and orange. You can drink it on its own or make cocktails.

Averna Limonata Recipe: mix two parts Averna with one part fresh lemon juice and 0,5 part of your favorite syrup. Top up with sparkling water and garnish with seasonal herbs such as mint, rosemary, or sage.

10. Negroni Bianco

Another take on the classic Negroni. The Negroni Bianco uses transparent Luxardo Bitter Bianco instead of Campari, and Bianco vermouth instead of Bianco vermouth.

Negroni Bianco Recipe: Pour equal parts Oxley Gin, Laxardo Bitter Bianco and Martini & Rossi Bianco Vermouth into a glass with ice and stir.