Italy is known for many things, but one thing they absolutely nail is their ability to enjoy life to the fullest. Good food, good company and good cocktails are all essential to living la dolce vita. So if you’re looking to celebrate life like an Italian, we’ve got you covered! Here are the top 3 Italian cocktails that you can easily make at home using high quality drinks from Casa Tua Delizie’s new online store or enjoy at Casa Tua restaurants, your home away from home in Camden & King’s Cross.
1. Negroni
The Negroni is a classic Italian cocktail that has been around since the early 1900s. To make a Negroni, start by filling a mixing glass with ice, add equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. Stir well and strain into a chilled glass with ice. Garnish with a twist of orange peel.
To make a Negroni, you need the real deal: authentic Italian gin, sweet vermouth and Campari. You can find all of these ingredients at Casa Tua Delizie’s online store or at their shop in Camden. Our talented staff in King’s Cross and Camden can also serve you the perfect glass to get that Aperetivo going.
2. Aperol Spritz
The Aperol Spritz is a refreshing and delicious Italian cocktail that has taken the world by storm. To make an Aperol Spritz the Casa Tua way, fill a large wine glass with ice, add Aperol, bitter and Prosecco DOCG. Stir gently and garnish with a slice of orange.
Perfect for sipping on a hot summer day, or any day really. Both Aperol and Prosecco are available to be delivered straight to your door through Casa Tua Delizie’s online store.
3. Limoncello Spritz
The Limoncello Spritz is the perfect summer cocktail that will transport you straight to the Amalfi coast. To make a Limoncello Spritz, fill a wine glass with ice cubes, pour 1/3 cup of limoncello over the ice, citrus shrub and add 1 cup of Prosecco or sparkling wine. Top up the glass with soda water and stir gently. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and serve.
At Casa Tua, the Limoncello Spritz is made with a delicious homemade tarragon limoncello. To make the perfect limoncello spritz without making it from scratch you need the real deal – authentic Italian limoncello and Prosecco which can be found at the Delizie online store.
4. Bellini / Rossini
The Bellini is a classic Italian cocktail that originated in Venice in the 1930s. This elegant cocktail is made with fresh fruit puree and Prosecco. At Casa Tua, you can find a delicious twist to the classic Bellini called Rossini, using Raspberries, strawberries and rose shrub, as well as fresh lime juice.
Pour the puree into a chilled glass and top up with Prosecco. You can find Prosecco at Casa Tua Delizie’s online store or in person at their store in Camden.
Shop at Casa Tua Delizie’s new online store now with a 10% welcome discount using the code ‘Welcome’, and get free shipping on orders over £75.
Alternatively, visit Casa Tua Delizie in Camden at 170 Royal College St, NW1 0SP.
Whether you want to impress your guests with your cocktail-making skills at home or you want to sit back and let the experts do the work if you’re around Kings Cross and Camden, Casa Tua is the place to be.
Remember, there’s no problem in life that can’t be solved with a Negroni or a good Spritz – or both!
