How much do you remember the old-fashioned way? Sans Google? What if you had to get through a day without the internet? What about going on a road trip without Google maps? Or getting gifts without Amazon? How was life at home before Netflix? Before i cloud I had to print out everything. Before fitness […]
Read more "The Old Fashioned"Ah, Campari: brilliant red, bitter ambrosia! Of all the bottles on my liquor shelf, this one stands out. This bitter, herbal, and fruity aperitif is one of the bottles I reach for most often. Even when it’s poured into a glass, the drink’s distinct color makes it instantly recognizable. Deep-red Campari adds bold flavor wherever […]
Read more "The Mi-To (Milano-Torino)"What`s the quintessential element of la vita bella? What should any self-respecting drinker start his evening with (and not go straight to dinner)? An aperitivo! Let’s talk aperitivo. The word “aperitivo” comes from the Latin word meaning “to open.” In Italian, when something is appetizing — garlic sizzling in butter or the summertime aroma of […]
Read more "The Garibaldi"“Hanky Panky” according to Cambridge Dictionary: “some unacceptable or dishonest behavior, especially involving sexual activity or money”. Or, to put it differently: it’s something that someone who is not part of the couple would not want to be around when it is occurring. What a dangerous sounding name for a classic drink! This is an […]
Read more "The Hanky Panky"…. Or the Beautiful Oops moment! Ever made a mistake and it turned about to be freaking awesome? Sbagliato means “messed up” or “mistaken” and this is what I want to write about today. I want to write about the happy mistake, about the moment when you make it, you normally would want to bury […]
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