Europe's Tasty Cocktail Recipes

With cocktail culture exploding worldwide, here are some amazing cocktails  to try at home or drinks to look for on your travels!

tinto de verano

Which translates to “summer red wine.” As the name suggests, it’s a refreshing summer drink that’s super easy to make.

tinto de verano

INGREDIENTS: – Red Wine – Lemon Soda – Citrus Add On – Vermouth

Making the drink requires a large jug and all the ingredients listed above. Mix, garnish with the citrus fruit slices, give it a quick stir and serve!

gluhwein

Made mainly in Germany and Austria, translates to “glow wine,” which is exactly how you’ll feel after drinking it outside in the cold.

gluhwein

INGREDIENTS: – 1/2 medium orange – 3/4 cup water – 1/4 cup granulated sugar – 20 whole cloves – 2 cinnamon sticks – 2 whole star anise – 1 (750 mL) bottle of dry red wine

Boil water and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce the heat and add cloves, cinnamon, star anise, orange zest and fresh orange juice. Simmer and stir for at least 20 minutes and it’ll be ready to serve!

bellini

Originating from Italy, Bellini’s were invented in the 1930s and are named for the famous Italian painter.

bellini

INGREDIENTS: – Sparkling wine  – White peach nectar or puree

Variations on this original recipe are a Puccini (using fresh mandarin juice instead of peach purée), a Rossini (using fresh strawberry purée), and a Tintoretto (using fresh pomegranate juice).

negroni

Originating in Florence, Italy, this drink was named for Count Negroni.

negroni

INGREDIENTS: – 1 oz gin – 1 oz Campari – 1 oz sweet red vermouth – Half an orange slice for garnish

Pour into an old-fashioned glass over ice, stir, garnish and enjoy!

espresso martini

Yes, this drink is European, invented in the 1980s by a slick bartender in London, England, for a famous supermodel.

espresso martini

INGREDIENTS: – 1.5 oz Vodka – 1 oz Kahlúa – 2 tsp Sugar Syrup – 1.5 oz strong Espresso

Shake well in your cocktail shaker with ice and pour into a martini glass. You should have a nice foamy top. Garnish with some whole coffee beans, serve and enjoy!

aperol spritz

This cocktail recipe dates back to the 1800s and has undergone modifications to get to where it is today.

aperol spritz

INGREDIENTS: – 3 oz Prosecco – 2 oz Aperol – Splash of soda water – Half an orange slice to garnish

Pour Prosecco and Aperol into a wine glass filled with ice, then add a splash of soda water, stir, and enjoy!

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