It’s the season of the cocktail party. And we’re thinking Amalfi Coast vibe. Floaty dresses and high heels with sexy drinks and Italian snacks as the sun goes down. Saluti!
It’s just not going to be a talked-about affair without a couple of bottles of Hotel Starlino. With bottles Inspired by the Art Nouveau architecture of the distillery – Torino Distillati – located just outside of Turin – the birthplace of Aperitivo, there are three flavours and they’re equally appealing.
Starlino Arancione Aperitivo is made with Italian orange peel, lemon peel and herbs and spices. Starlino Rosa is a zesty and complex citrus-forward blend of Italian pink grapefruit, lemon and orange and is an intriguing bittersweet botanical Aperitivo. Starlino Rosso Vermouth is a traditional red Vermouth di Torino – aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels for a rich, warm, spicy aroma and flavour. One part Aperitivo, three parts prosecco or soda, garnished with an orange or grapefruit slice and plenty of ice.
Add a bottle or two of Monte Stambecco. A rich golden, bold Italian Amaro liqueur, named after the ibex – a long-horned mountain goat which roams the Italian Alps. Bittersweet – it was originally created to aid digestion, it’s all citrus, cinnamon, cardamom and cherry. Drink it neat as a premium shooter, over ice or in a variety of Amaro cocktails.
Then make sure there are half a dozen or so bottles of Prosecco Rosé DOC Mionetto … an Italian Prosecco from the small village of Valdobbiadene. Extra dry, pale pink, with honey and bread crust aromas, it’s a glass of bubbly heaven.
Finally, based on the premise that if three-quarters of your cocktail is the mixer, mix with the best! Fever Tree is a range made with naturally sourced ingredients, no artificial sweeteners and under 40 calories to create sophisticated yet simple spritzers with exceptional flavour.
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