Horoscope and cocktails: the perfect drink for every star sign

Star signs shape not only our personalities, but also what we choose to drink. Don’t believe it? Each constellation has its own tastes and signature favourite cocktails, and astral affinity extends right to the bar counter. Ready-made cocktail kits also let you mix them properly at home—a fitting Christmas gift for that friend who is a wanna-be mixologist.

Ready to discover the perfect cocktail for your star sign? Even those who do not believe in astrology cannot resist a quick peek at their horoscope.

Aries | Campari Spritz

The start of spring coincides with the sign of Aries, bursting with energy and passion. A fire sign with a bold, decisive character, it pairs naturally with the Campari Spritz. Distinctive and original like every creation born of Red Passion, it is among the most popular aperitivo drinks. In short, tailor-made for Aries.

Recipe:

– fill a wine glass with ice;
– pour 3 parts Prosecco (90 ml);
– 2 parts Campari (60 ml);
– 1 part soda water (30 ml or a splash of sparkling water);
– stir gently with a stirrer;
– garnish with an orange slice.

Taurus | Wild & Ginger

As an earth sign, Taurus is patient and steadfast in chasing goals—doing things their own way, without compromise. They look for a cocktail that showcases the base spirit. The answer is the Wild & Ginger: the rich flavour of Wild Turkey Bourbon brings out spicy notes through ginger ale, creating a drink that is refreshing yet bold on the palate.

Recipe:

– 50 ml Wild Turkey Bourbon;
– 2 dashes aromatic bitters;
– top up with Thomas Henry Ginger Ale;
– orange zest;
– serve in a Collins glass.

Gemini | Aperol Spritz

Sociable and lively, Gemini thrives in company and constantly seeks fresh experiences. Their infectious energy can spur even the laziest friend into action. Come aperitivo hour, those born under this sign turn to a crowd-pleaser: the Aperol Spritz. Cheers to all Geminis!

Recipe:

– fill a wine glass with ice;
– pour 3 parts Prosecco (90 ml);
– 2 parts Aperol (60 ml);
– 1 part soda water (30 ml or a splash of sparkling water);
– stir gently with a stirrer or bar spoon;
– garnish with an orange slice.

Cancer | Americano

The fourth sign of the zodiac is led by love and emotion. Deeply giving, Cancerians also need plenty of affection in return. Passion is central to their world, making the Americano their natural match. With its balanced texture and classic blend of flavours, it wins you over at first sip, true to the spirit of Red Passion.

Recipe:

– fill the glass with ice;
– pour 30 ml Campari;
– 30 ml red Vermouth;
– a splash of soda water;
– express the lemon peel to release its essential oils;
– garnish with an orange slice and the remaining peel.

Leo | Bulldog Tonic

Those born under Leo are confident, proud, outgoing natural leaders who hide a sensitive core beneath the surface. Winning them over requires bold ingredients with an unexpected softness.  The Gin & Tonic made with Bulldog reinterprets the classic London dry in a modern, refined key. Its botanical blend is daring yet surprisingly smooth, just like the king of the jungle.

Recipe:

– add ice to the glass;
– pour 50 ml Bulldog Gin;
– 150 ml tonic water;
– stir well with a bar spoon;
– garnish with a lime wheel, a pink grapefruit slice or three blackberries on a cocktail pick.

Virgo | Negroni

Virgos are meticulous, tidy and rational, yet possess a creative streak alongside a love of art, design and clean aesthetics. What better cocktail for them than the Negroni? Born from a creative spark—swapping soda for gin in an Americano—its recipe today demands precision: measured pours down to the millilitre guarantee perfection. Strictly Virgo-approved!

Recipe:

– add ice to the glass;
– add 30 ml Gin;
– 30 ml red Vermouth;
– 30 ml Campari;
– stir well with a stirrer;
– garnish with an orange slice.

Libra | Champagne Lallier

Diplomatic, peaceful and balanced by nature, Librans appreciate beauty in every form and charm everyone with their calm, easy-going manner. Nothing suits them better than a glass of Champagne Lallier: the ideal drink for toasting and socialising with effortless style, ça va sans dire.

Since 1906, Champagne Lallier has been rooted in the heart of Aÿ, one of Champagne’s 17 Grand Cru villages, reflecting the calibre of its grapes. Crafted from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Champagne Lallier is produced with respect for the environment.

Scorpio | Whiskey Sour

Scorpio is widely seen as the most magnetic, mysterious sign of the zodiac. Bold and daring, they pair logic with intuition and rationality with instinct. Picture them with a drink: it has to be punchy yet citrusy, striking and stimulating. In short, a Whiskey Sour: smooth, fresh and intense, suited to any moment of the evening.

Recipe:

– 60 ml Wild Turkey Bourbon;
– 30 ml lemon juice;
– 22.5 ml sugar syrup;
– egg white to taste (optional);
– shake and strain;
– serve on the rocks with lemon zest.

Sagittarius | Margarita

Sagittarians are born wanderers who make discovery a way of life. The true traveller of the zodiac, this sign thrives on adventure and new experiences. What better to sip than a Margarita, the quintessential exotic drink that whisks you straight to Mexico? Perhaps the most famous Latin cocktail, beneath its crisp look lies a passionate, vibrant character, just like Sagittarius.

Recipe:

– rim the glass with salt using lime juice;
– fill the shaker with ice;
– add 70 ml Tequila;
– 40 ml Triple Sec;
– 30 ml lime juice;
– shake vigorously and strain;
– garnish the glass with a lime wheel.

Capricorn | Old Fashioned

Those born under Capricorn have an innate taste for elegance and refinement, but they are also deeply pragmatic and despise anything that feels futile or pointless. Traits perfectly embodied by the greatest classic in the history of American cocktails, namely the Old Fashioned. Bold and aromatic, its intense flavour is made unique by 101 Wild Turkey Bourbon, which has kept its recipe unchanged for over 150 years. A legendary cocktail for a memorable toast.

Recipe:

– 60 ml Wild Turkey 101;
– 4 dashes aromatic bitters;
– 1 sugar cube plus a splash of water (or, to keep things simple, 10 ml sugar syrup);
– finish with orange zest.

Aquarius | Espolòn Paloma

Creative, sharp, occasionally eccentric and fiercely independent, Aquarius is a multifaceted sign full of ideas, adapting easily to any situation guided by a free spirit. The ideal cocktail? The Espolòn Paloma, blending creativity and tradition to transport you to Jalisco, Mexico in a single sip. This cocktail—surging in popularity across Italy—is a burst of fresh flavour that leaves an impression, just like Aquarius. Salud!

Recipe:

– pour 15 ml lime juice;
– add 10 ml agave syrup;
– 60 ml Tequila Espolòn Blanco;
– stir for a few seconds with a bar spoon;
– top up with grapefruit soda;
– garnish with a lime or grapefruit wedge.

Pisces | Cynar Spritz

Pisces embodies sensitivity, spontaneity and imagination, with an empathy that tunes straight into other people’s feelings. Deep and uncharted like the ocean, their world thrives on intense yet balanced sensations. For them, a captivating twist on the classic Spritz fits the bill: the Cynar Spritz, boasting an amber hue and herbal bite from the artichoke bitter balanced by crisp white wine.

Recipe:

• Fill a wine glass with ice (to keep the temperature just right)
• Pour 3 parts Prosecco D.O.C.
• Add 2 parts Cynar
• Add 1 part soda water or sparkling water
• Stir gently from bottom to top with a stirrer (or a spoon)
• Garnish with a lime wheel

This article was produced in partnership with Campari Group.