# The most famous Italian cocktails

The great classics of Italian mixology, almost all born around the aperitivo ritual, according to guides to Italian cocktails and the IBA list.

- 17 votes · 12 items
- Oct 7, 2025 · Michele De Santis
- https://even.best/en/l/155/the-most-famous-italian-cocktails

## Top 10

1. **Negroni** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Gin, Campari and sweet vermouth in equal parts; born in Florence between 1918 and 1920 for Count Camillo Negroni.
2. **Hugo** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Prosecco, elderflower syrup, mint and soda, born in South Tyrol.
3. **Spritz** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Prosecco, Aperol or Campari and soda; born in Veneto, the symbol of aperitivo.
4. **Bellini** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Prosecco and white peach purée, invented by Giuseppe Cipriani at Harry's Bar in Venice.
5. **Americano** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — Campari, sweet vermouth and soda; the father of the Negroni.
6. **Negroni Sbagliato** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — A Negroni with sparkling wine instead of gin, born by mistake at Bar Basso in Milan in 1972.
7. **Godfather** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — Whisky and amaretto, inspired by The Godfather.
8. **Milano-Torino** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Campari (Milan) and vermouth (Turin): the Negroni's grandfather.
9. **Rossini** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Prosecco and strawberry purée, the Bellini's cousin.
10. **Garibaldi** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Campari and fresh orange juice whipped until fluffy.
11. **Angelo Azzurro** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Gin, triple sec and blue curaçao, the 1990s nightclub cocktail.
12. **Limoncello Spritz** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Limoncello, prosecco and soda, the Amalfi Coast's summer twist.

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