Crunchy, fresh and invigorating, it's nearly impossible to think about cucumbers without instantly craving a bite of one. Brought to Italy in the 8th century, they quickly became a staple in Italian vegetable gardens. Shaved into salads, juiced into a cocktail, or pureed into a soup, there are endless possibilities for how to incorporate the cooling vegetable into your diet.

Where the old country meets the Wild West, there’s nothing quite like a Spaghetti Western. Combining the fiery, rustic flavors of Corleone with the smooth western tastes of Wyoming Whiskey, just a sip of this bloody mary inspired cocktail will bring visions of bouncing tumbleweeds and the sound of hooves on dry dirt.

Enjoyed in Sicily since the Middle Ages, there are few things more refreshing than a fresh lemon granita. Sweet, sour, and icy cold, it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.

Sweet, vegetal, and aromatic, fresh wild fennel offers a vibrant yet delicate expression of anise that is beloved by many. Native to the Mediterranean basin, fennel is expressed in regional cuisine through a myriad of mediums. Cold-pressed into fresh, light juice, fennel adds a deliciously botanical quality to this cocktail.

Gaining its flavor from almonds, apricot or peach pits, Amaretto liqueur has been a popular addition to cocktails in the US since it first appeared on the scene in the 1960s. From amaretto and coke to Amaretto margaritas, there are endless amaretto recipes to try. We've put together some of our favorite Amaretto cocktails for you to whip up at home. 

Silky, aromatic, sweet and of course bitter, every Amaro varies greatly depending on the secret inclusions used to flavor them. Artisanally crafted, Amaro starts with a baseline of alcohol enhanced by florals, spices, citrus, barks, or herbs, to deliver a unique and nuanced expression of tastes, and is finished with sugar before aging. With the beautifully herbal and aromatic qualities of our Pine Hone, this Amaro Sour is balanced and fresh.

Whether you spend your winters working through your reading list, or live for days spent outside in the snow, colder temperatures always call for fare that warms from the inside out. Stir up this bright and botanical toddy for a delicious taste of sunshine this winter.

While many traditional cocktails lend towards sweet, sour, and bitter, we love a savory cocktail, especially in the winter. Using our fiery Arrabbiata Marinara, we've perfected a delicious Bloody Sicilian with a kick, and we've made our Martini extra dirty with addition of our earthy and salty Green Olive Tapenade. Salute!