The purpose behind a cocktail is often the simple desire for a tasty drink to mark a special occasion, celebrate time with friends or family, or relax at the end of the week. Most people have their go ...

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 ...

Drink: Discover our Negroni recipe, the perfect aperitif cocktail, inspired by the timeless charm of Italy! Negroni was born in Florence in 1919 and takes its name from its creator, Count Camillo ...

Consider, if you will, a cocktail that, rather than satiating the palate and leaving its drinker a trifle tipsy, actually encourages an appetite for more food and drink. Certainly, that’s something ...

As their names imply in French, an apéritif is meant to be consumed before a meal to stimulate the appetite, while a digestif is served after a meal to aid digestion. Because sugar and alcohol can ...

We asked One Midtown Kitchen’s beverage director and aperitif fan-girl, Melissa Davis, to explain these palate-pleasers and why you should be drinking them. “In countries like France, Italy and Spain, ...

It's 6 p.m., dinner is simmering on the stove, and you're salivating. You're looking for something to wet your whistle while you munch on hors d'oeuvres (which, most nights, might just be a fancy name ...

This wine-based cocktail in its modern form consists of prosecco, digestive bitters and soda water. The prosecco adds fizz to a drink that had traditionally been made with nonsparkling white wine.

VENICE, Italy — A glowing sea of bright orange and red cocktails has become a common sight in bars and restaurants across Europe and beyond as the Italian-born spritz continues to find new fans. This ...

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 ...