If you're looking for a way to beat the summer heat with a classic drink, try this vintage tea-based cocktail that used to be a Midwest favorite.

"Traditionally, adding spirits to espresso or espresso drinks (especially a cortado or traditional macchiato) is called a 'corretto,' which means 'corrected' in Italian," Cusack noted ... Cognac, ...

The comedy trio and restaurateurs of Carlton’s smash-hit Italian diner Johnny, Vince & Sam’s share their food and drink ...

The cocktails cover a few classics, like the Joli Old Fashioned and a Raspberry Mule, rounded out by number of house creations motivated by the many Italian bottles behind the bar.

This lesser known 1970s era cocktail rode the wave of The Godfather moves and the arrival of amaretto almond liqueur to be a hit in its day.

Here we have the Cassius, a smooth and subtly sweet spin on a classic old fashioned that swaps bourbon for Jameson and layers in amaretto, maple syrup, and Angostura and orange bitters. $24 ...

Amaretto was new, at least to us—the almond flavored liqueur from the northern Italian town of Saronno had recently become available in America through the brand DiSaronno—and presumably the drink ...

The name came about when people started asking for “that old-fashioned drink.” Today, the Old Fashioned is a consistent item on cocktail menus with bartenders riffing on the same basic formula.

Amaretto is having a comeback, and updated amaretto cocktails are better than ever. Fresh citrus, balanced proportions, and additions such as high-proof whiskey help highlight the liqueur's ...