As Alexander Herzen once said, “To build a city where it is impossible to build a city is madness in itself, but to build there one of the most elegant and grandest of cities is the madness of genius.” And Venice is just that. One of the most elegant and grandest of cities, that defies … Read more
Whether you’re wandering the streets of Italy or at the beach on a hot day, there’s nothing better than a blended, frozen dessert. Ice cream, gelato and sorbet are three of the most popular summery treats all across the world. But if you’ve ever found yourself wondering what’s the difference between gelato and ice cream … Read more
If you thought drinking games were a recent invention, you might be surprised to know know that there’s sound evidence that people have been playing drinking games since the fifth century BC. And the underlying purpose of these games has never changed – to ensure that every second spent with one’s drinking companion is meaningful. … Read more
You opened a bottle of Prosecco last night with the intention of drinking just a glass over dinner. Next thing you know, the sophisticated at home wine tasting has morphed into cocktails, drinking games and ended up with you dancing on the table in a bar with friends. And was there a Passion Fruit Martini … Read more
Hangovers are definitely the least fun thing about drinking. You wake up after a few too many Prosecco cocktails or glasses of wine with a pounding head, dry mouth, shaky hands, and a churning stomach. And the worse part is, you now have to attempt to make it through an entire day. Unfortunately, there’s no … Read more
The mimosa is one of the most versatile cocktails out there. Whether it’s boozy brunch or a wedding reception, Christmas morning or a sunny day in the garden, there’s never a bad time to enjoy a refreshing mimosa. The two-ingredient cocktail is also super simple to make. However, there’s a little more to it than … Read more
The Prosecco Superiore region is located between the two Italian towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, making Valdobbiadene an excellent base for wine tasting in the Prosecco region. While Conegliano may boast convenience, with a direct train from Venice, Valdobbiadene wins for its sheer good looks. In the thick of the wine growing region, at one … Read more
From fun boozy brunches to glitzy evening drinks, the classic Bellini is a versatile cocktail that can be enjoyed at any time of day. It’s light, fruity, and elegantly refreshing, without being too sweet or overbearing. And the best part? The classic peach Bellini is super simple to make at home. Below is how to … Read more
Considering visiting the Prosecco region of Italy? Here are our few tips for planning which vineyards to visit and how best to do it. 1. Decide how many vineyards to visit The first thing to do is look at how long you have to visit the Prosecco region and then decide how many vineyards to … Read more
The story goes that the Negroni was first invented in a bar in Florence in 1919 when Italian Count Camillo Negroni asked a bartender to make his favourite cocktail, the Americano, stronger by replacing the soda water with gin. The resulting cocktail was named after the count. 100 years later, the Negroni is now one … Read more