Attention fine cocktail lovers! Italian Aperitif Week is making a big splash in NYC this summer. Here’s the flavorful scoop:
🇮🇹 What & When
Italian Aperitif Week runs from June 13 to 22, 2025, featuring 10 bars and restaurants across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Presented by Fabbri 1905, in partnership with All About Italy and Toscana Tourism.
🍹 Experience & Flavors
Each venue offers a signature cocktail crafted around Fabbri’s amaro syrups and their famous Amarena cherries, complemented by Tuscan-style bites like Pecorino Toscano, salami, and antipasti . Expect creative twists like the Amarena Negroni and Spritz Bolognese, along with rooftop and dinner‑room settings tailored by top mixologists.
đź“Ť Venues & Mixologists
• Gattopardo (13–15 W 54th St., Manhattan) – Mixologist: Mauro Ferri
• Somewhere Nowhere NYC (112 W 25th St., Manhattan) – Mixologist: Danilo Costa
• Travelers Poets and Friends (457 6th Ave., Manhattan) – Mixologist: Wael Deek
• Tarallucci e Vino (44 E 28th St., Manhattan) – Mixologist: Rita Rotundo
• Ulivo (4 W 28th St., Manhattan) – Mixologist: Enza Salerno
• Osteria Brooklyn (1-50 50th Ave., Queens) – Mixologist: Nail James
• Maestro Pasta (102 MacDougal St., Manhattan) – Mixologist: Elisa Ciocca
• Café Fiorello (1900 Broadway, Manhattan) – Mixologist: Gabriele Guidone
• Kesté Pizza e Vino (77 Fulton St., Manhattan) – Mixologist: David Altamirano
• Amo Seafood (15 E 12th St., Manhattan) – Mixologist: William Boehmen
🍸 Sidebar: Campari Spritz Square (Jun 14–15)
In a related aperitivo moment, Campari is hosting Spritz Square over June 14–15 in Chinatown / LES! Outdoor spritzing, DJ sets, art/pop‑up shops (Susan Alexandra, Coming Soon, Colbo) . Main hub at 171 E. Broadway, 3 – 7 pm, with reservations via Resy (3:30 & 5:30 pm). Sip classic Campari Spritz (Campari + Prosecco + soda, orange garnish) and soak in Italian‑style community vibes.
🥂 Why It Matters
Aperitivo hour is a cherished Italian ritual—light drinks, savory nibbles, and social connection before dinner. These NYC activations bring that ritual to life, blending Italian mixology, regional cuisine, and creative design.
đź’ˇ Top Tips
Book ahead—especially for the Campari pop‑up via Resy. Vote online to support your favorite cocktail and enter to win flights. Stagger your visits—jump between venues for diverse sips, snacks, and atmospheres. Spritz Square is free-walk friendly—no reservation needed to enjoy the outdoor vibe.
In short: from classic cherry‑kissed Negronis and Tuscan pairings to a street‑level, DJ‑fueled spritz celebration, Italian Aperitif Week in NYC is your passport to la dolce vita—one glass at a time. Don’t be surprised if Fabbri’s amazing spirits and fruits in heavy syrup make their way into some of the cocktails being served! The official website for this one-of-a-kind cocktail event—and to cast your votes to get into the contest for a trip to Bologna courtesy of Fabbri US—is www.italianaperitifweek.com.
