16 Refreshing Italian Cocktails to Sip All Summer Long

The Italians are experts in many realms: hospitality, cuisine, wine. But they are also pros at creating refreshing, well-balanced cocktails, as well as some of our favorite ingredients that make them so special. Montenegro Amaro, Aperol, Campari, Prosecco, and Limoncello are just a few of the Italian essentials that have become mainstays on our own bar carts. From bitter and bubbly Negronis to sugary-sweet Bellinis, some of the world’s most beloved cocktails were born in this beautiful country. From cult classics to soon-to-be modern favorites, here are 15 of our favorite Italian cocktails to sip on year-round. Saluti!