Italian Mixology: Godmother all’Italiana The Godmother is traditionally vodka and amaretto. That simplicity is also its weakness: too much amaretto makes it sweet and one-dimensional, while truly neutral vodka can leave very little to discover after the first sip. The Zafferano & Co. version uses Altamura Vodka, Disaronno Originale, a small measure of Amaro Montenegro, orange bitters and two drops of saline solution. Ingredients 2 oz (60 ml) Altamura Vodka 1/2 oz (15 ml) Disa

Italian Mixology: Italian Sour The Italian Sour is built around three Italian aromatic families: juniper, bergamot and amaro. Rather than taking a Whiskey Sour and simply adding an Italian liqueur, this version is designed from the ground up with Malfy Gin Originale, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto and Amaro Montenegro. Fresh lemon supplies acidity and pasteurized egg white creates a fine silky texture. Ingredients 1 1/2 oz (45 ml) Malfy Gin Originale 1/2 oz (15 ml) Italicus R

Italian Mixology: Boulevardier all’Italiana The Boulevardier all’Italiana takes the classic whiskey, bitter and vermouth structure and pushes it decisively toward Italy. Bourbon remains the backbone, while Campari, Carpano Antica Formula and a small measure of Amaro Montenegro build layers of bitter orange, vanilla, herbs, spice and dark caramel. The Montenegro is not there to turn the drink into an amaro cocktail. It is there to lengthen the finish and make the three princip