The most famous Italian cocktails
The top 3 according to 17 votes from people: Negroni · Hugo · Spritz. (Updated Oct 7, 2025.)
The great classics of Italian mixology, almost all born around the aperitivo ritual, according to guides to Italian cocktails and the IBA list.
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Top 10
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1
Negroni
Gin, Campari and sweet vermouth in equal parts; born in Florence between 1918 and 1920 for Count Camillo Negroni.
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Hugo
Prosecco, elderflower syrup, mint and soda, born in South Tyrol.
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3
Spritz
Prosecco, Aperol or Campari and soda; born in Veneto, the symbol of aperitivo.
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Bellini
Prosecco and white peach purée, invented by Giuseppe Cipriani at Harry's Bar in Venice.
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5
Americano
Campari, sweet vermouth and soda; the father of the Negroni.
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6
Negroni Sbagliato
A Negroni with sparkling wine instead of gin, born by mistake at Bar Basso in Milan in 1972.
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Godfather
Whisky and amaretto, inspired by The Godfather.
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Milano-Torino
Campari (Milan) and vermouth (Turin): the Negroni's grandfather.
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Rossini
Prosecco and strawberry purée, the Bellini's cousin.
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10
Garibaldi
Campari and fresh orange juice whipped until fluffy.
Candidates
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11
Angelo Azzurro
Gin, triple sec and blue curaçao, the 1990s nightclub cocktail.
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Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello, prosecco and soda, the Amalfi Coast's summer twist.
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Comments (5)
Spritz con Select a Venezia, non Aperol. Chi è veneziano capisce 😉
Angelo Azzurro, quanti ricordi delle discoteche anni 90 🙈
Lo Sbagliato con prosecco al posto del gin, nato al Bar Basso di Milano per sbaglio. Il mio preferito!
Il Negroni nacque a Firenze al Caffè Casoni nel 1919, per il conte Camillo Negroni. Primo meritatissimo.
Il Bellini all'Harry's Bar a Venezia costa una follia ma va provato una volta.