{"id":4668,"date":"2022-12-22T13:30:40","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T12:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/?p=4668"},"modified":"2025-03-24T12:21:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T11:21:06","slug":"averna-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/averna-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Averna Cocktails for a Taste of Italy at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sicily has always been a popular destination, but right now, it\u2019s having a glorious moment in the sun with the culmination of <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">The White Lotus <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">season 2. Viewers across the globe have fallen in love with its blue seas and rocky coastlines. While the Aperol Spritz stole the show, Sicily is also home to another equally famous Italian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/what-is-an-aperitif\/\">aperitif<\/a>, Averna. It\u2019s a wildly complex bitter that\u2019s the star of many cocktails. Let\u2019s dive into the swirl of dark liquid that is Averna, and see what we can learn from one of Italy\u2019s most-loved digestifs.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is Averna?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Averna_Canva_Svittlana-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Two shot glasses of Averna amaro\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Averna_Canva_Svittlana-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Averna_Canva_Svittlana-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Averna_Canva_Svittlana-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Averna_Canva_Svittlana-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Averna_Canva_Svittlana-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Averna_Canva_Svittlana-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Averna_Canva_Svittlana.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Averna is a bittersweet Italian digestive liqueur that belongs to the amaro (Italian for bitter) family. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">It<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> dates to the 1800s, and ever since then, it\u2019s been made according to a top-secret recipe. This popular digestif is a blend of citrus, herbs, spices, roots, and essential oils, which come together to create an unforgettable drinking experience. It\u2019s dark brown and viscous with an unmistakable caramel character. Averna was first made by Benedictine monks before the recipe was gifted to Don Salvatore Averna. Today it\u2019s one of the world\u2019s most popular amaro liqueurs, and it\u2019s the star of our top ten list of delicious <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Averna cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. Roman Highball<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Roman <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/highball-cocktail-ingredients\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Highball<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is a refreshing <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Averna cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> built to tackle any size thirst. The cocktail features an effervescent soda water body with a refreshing bite of ginger and lime. It comes together faster than you can say \u2018magnifico!\u2019 and you\u2019ll wonder why you\u2019ve never made one before. The herbaceous citrus and bittersweet caramel flavours carouse with the ginger and lime for a vibrant, lingering finish.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2. Averna Negroni<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cockails_Averna-Negroni_Canva_Julio-Ricco-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Averna Negroni garnished with orange\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cockails_Averna-Negroni_Canva_Julio-Ricco-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cockails_Averna-Negroni_Canva_Julio-Ricco-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cockails_Averna-Negroni_Canva_Julio-Ricco-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cockails_Averna-Negroni_Canva_Julio-Ricco-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cockails_Averna-Negroni_Canva_Julio-Ricco-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cockails_Averna-Negroni_Canva_Julio-Ricco-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cockails_Averna-Negroni_Canva_Julio-Ricco.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/negroni\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Negroni<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is arguably Italy\u2019s most famous cocktail export. It\u2019s a timeless blend of bittersweet flavours bolstered by the fresh hit of gin. Campari is the classic bitter of choice but today we\u2019re substituting it for our bittersweet caramel darling, Averna. The amaro is sweeter and less pronounced than Campari, but its complex profile is right at home the Negroni. Averna adds a touch of sweet indulgence to Negroni\u2019s usual biting character.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. The Devil\u2019s Soul<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You\u2019d expect something called the Devil\u2019s Soul to be brutal and to the point, but this <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Averna cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is anything but. Instead, it\u2019s an impressive, layered drinking experience that features rye whiskey, mezcal, Aperol, Averna, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">and<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> elderflower liqueur. It\u2019s richly complex with spicy and smoky flavours from the whiskey and mezcal. The cocktail is balanced with an intense duo of bitters and finishes with a perfumed floral note.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. Averna Limonata<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Averna-Limonata_Canva_Mehmet-Hilmi-Barcin-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Averna Limonata cocktail \" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Averna-Limonata_Canva_Mehmet-Hilmi-Barcin-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Averna-Limonata_Canva_Mehmet-Hilmi-Barcin-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Averna-Limonata_Canva_Mehmet-Hilmi-Barcin-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Averna-Limonata_Canva_Mehmet-Hilmi-Barcin-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Averna-Limonata_Canva_Mehmet-Hilmi-Barcin-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Averna-Limonata_Canva_Mehmet-Hilmi-Barcin-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Averna-Limonata_Canva_Mehmet-Hilmi-Barcin.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">From one refreshing highball <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Averna cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to another, the Averna Limonata is a zesty citrus sipper. Limonata is an easy blend of Averna and lemon soda over ice and it\u2019s perfect for a sunny day on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/italian-cocktails\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scillian<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> coastline. The lemon highlights the bitter citrus in the liqueur and provides a zesty backdrop for the rich caramel character to linger on. It\u2019s like cola and lemon for adults, making it perfect for summer.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. Averna Spritz<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cousin to the famous <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/aperol-spritz\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Aperol Spritz<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, the Averna Spritz follows the same bubbly route with equally delicious results. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cinzano.com\/int\/en\/sparkling\/cuvee-storica\/prosecco-d-o-c\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prosecco<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and the soda water come together to lighten up the Averna\u2019s intense caramel, citrus, and spicy flavours.\u00a0 The result is reminiscent of a fruity cola with a dry Prosecco finish. Serve it as a welcome drink or with canap\u00e9s at your next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/what-is-a-cocktail-party\/\">cocktail party<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/black-manhattan\/\">Black Manhattan<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Black-Manhattan_Canva_bhofack2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A Black Manhattan cocktail garnished with a cherry\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Black-Manhattan_Canva_bhofack2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Black-Manhattan_Canva_bhofack2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Black-Manhattan_Canva_bhofack2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Black-Manhattan_Canva_bhofack2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Black-Manhattan_Canva_bhofack2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Black-Manhattan_Canva_bhofack2-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Black-Manhattan_Canva_bhofack2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you\u2019re looking for an <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Averna rye whiskey cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, then we\u2019re happy to introduce you to the seductive Black Manhattan. This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/italian-manhattan-cocktail\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Italian<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> spin on the iconic Manhattan uses Averna instead of sweet vermouth. Try it with rye whiskey for a spicy, robust cocktail, or bourbon for an oaky caramel encounter. Whichever route you choose, the Black Manhattan is an Averna classic that won\u2019t disappoint.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>7. Averna Sour<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This riff on the classic whiskey <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/sour-cocktails\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">sour<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> first made its debut in Brad Thomas Parsons&#8217; book, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Amaro. <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> a hefty dose of Averna supported by a touch of bourbon for balance. It\u2019s finished with the classic combination of sugar syrup, lemon juice, and the all-important egg white. Shake it over ice to create the signature frothy top, and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>8. Across the Pacific<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Across-the-Pacific_Canva_bhofack2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A refreshing Across the Pacific Averna cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Across-the-Pacific_Canva_bhofack2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Across-the-Pacific_Canva_bhofack2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Across-the-Pacific_Canva_bhofack2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Across-the-Pacific_Canva_bhofack2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Across-the-Pacific_Canva_bhofack2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Across-the-Pacific_Canva_bhofack2-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Across-the-Pacific_Canva_bhofack2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Invented by New York bartender Meaghan Dorman, Across the Pacific is a tiki-inspired, Italian-fuelled cocktail that uses two types of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/appletonestate.com\/en-us\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">rum<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Averna, lime juice, and orgeat syrup. It\u2019s a funky mix of bittersweet flavours with layers of interesting notes to uncover. If you close your eyes while sipping, you can imagine yourself sitting at a comfortable tiki booth looking out over the Mediterranean Sea.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>9. Pura Vida Coffee Cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Pura Vida Coffee Cocktail is an indulgent and exotic <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Averna coffee cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. It marries sweet <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/trends\/best-coffee-cocktails\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">coffee<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> liqueur and smoky mezcal with a hit of Averna and zesty orange bitters. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> rich and sweet upfront, followed by a long smoky finish with a bitter bite. The Pura Vida was invented in 2016, and even though it\u2019s a newcomer, we think it\u2019s destined for big things.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>10. Winter Waltz Cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Winter-Waltz_Canva_MaximFesenko-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Averna Winter Waltz cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Winter-Waltz_Canva_MaximFesenko-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Winter-Waltz_Canva_MaximFesenko-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Winter-Waltz_Canva_MaximFesenko-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Winter-Waltz_Canva_MaximFesenko-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Winter-Waltz_Canva_MaximFesenko-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Winter-Waltz_Canva_MaximFesenko-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/424.-Averna-Cocktails_Winter-Waltz_Canva_MaximFesenko.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Orleans might not be known for its cold winters, but that didn\u2019t stop it from producing one of the best <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/whiskey-cocktails-winter\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">winter cocktails<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Invented by bartender Chris Hannah, the Winter Waltz is a dark and spicy flavour explosion. It features a punchy rye whiskey and Averna mix that\u2019s spiked with all-spice liqueur <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">and<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> all-spice bitters. The Winter Waltz is guaranteed to put a glow on your cheeks and warmth in your belly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sicily has always been a popular destination, but right now, it\u2019s having a glorious moment in the sun with the culmination of The White Lotus season 2. Viewers across the globe have fallen in love with its blue seas and rocky coastlines. While the Aperol Spritz stole the show, Sicily is also home to another [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":4678,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[39,26,38,23,13,16],"class_list":["post-4668","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-learn","tag-after-work-drinks","tag-bitter","tag-dinner-party","tag-easy","tag-liqueur","tag-sweet"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>10 Best Averna Cocktails For An Italian Touch \u2013 The Mixer UK<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Averna is a bittersweet Italian amaro with hints of orange and anise for a unique taste. 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