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Common Italian Drinks

Amaretto

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  Amaretto is a sweet Italian liqueur with an almond flavor. It is made from almonds, apricot kernels, herbs, peaches and cherries. Amaretto is usually served over ice after meals, but it can also be used as an ingredient in desserts. Sometimes it is served over ice cream.

  Sambuca

  • Sambuca is a liqueur made from star anise, which gives it a licorice taste and aroma. According to the "Life in Italy" website, Italian bars and restaurants often place three coffee beans--representing peace, prosperity and happiness--in each glass of Sambuca. Sambuca is most often enjoyed after dinner, but can also be mixed with water and slowly sipped in the afternoon.

  Limoncello

  • Limoncello is an Italian liqueur that is popular as a summer drink because it is traditionally kept in the freezer and served cold. As its name suggests, the main ingredient of Limoncello is the lemon. The other ingredients are alcohol, sugar and water. According to the independent website "Your Guide to Italy," the best Limoncello is produced along the Amalfi Coast in Western Italy, which is the region where this drink originated.

    Campari

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      According to the "Your Guide to Italy" website, Campari is a vermouth that originated in 19th century Milan. It is often enjoyed over ice or mixed with mineral water, although it can also be mixed with vodka or grapefruit juice. The reddish color of Campari gives a rosy hue to whatever drink it graces.

    Coffee

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      Traders from North Africa introduced coffee to Italy in the 16th century. This is according to the website "Life in Italy," which also states that since that time, coffee drinking has become an important part of the Italian way of life. The most basic Italian coffee drink is espresso. Some common Italian coffee drinks made with espresso are cappuccino (equal parts espresso, foamed milk and steamed milk), macchiato (espresso topped with a generous portion of steamed milk) and latte (espresso with an almost equal amount of steamed milk and a small portion of foamed milk on top).

    
    

    Wine

    • Wine has been produced in the region of Italy since before the Roman Empire. The "Italian Made" website states that Italy produces and exports more wine than any other country in the world. This includes red, white, and sparkling varieties. Wine is one of the most common drinks of Italy.

    http://www.ehow.com/list_7449483_common-italian-drinks.html

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