Negroni

Although the typical drink of choice in Italy is wine, lately they have been catching onto the British/American's love of cocktails. I had never had an italian cocktail, so in Bologna when mom order a 'negroni' I decided to try one too. Made with bitter campari, rum, and sweet vermouth and topped with an orange slice this little baby looks like Kool Aid with a kick. It seems to be the only cocktail most italians drink, every bar I walk into everyone his holding this shirley temple look alike.