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There are drinks that have made the history of a venue, becoming so iconic that they represent a true trademark. And while word of mouth used to play this role, today it’s social media that makes a mixology iconic and decrees that you must try it “right there”! Here are 5 drinks to try in October in Milan, representing five different venues and perfect for toasting the autumn season!
THE SAILOR’S NEGRONI FROM MAG NAVIGLI
Ripa di Porta Ticinese, 43
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Few venues can guarantee the ultimate combination of comfort, atmosphere, know-how, and quality like Mag, whose drink list, constantly updated and creatively reinvented, includes classic cocktails executed with the utmost mastery but also, and above all, variations on the theme. Among the venue’s best of, the Sailor’s Negroni is unmissable, an energetic twist on the classic Negroni, prepared with Bitter Fusetti, Martini Ambrato, Mezcal Vida, and Il Corretto (a coffee liqueur by Tripstillery).
THE KUMQUAT FROM OFFICINA MILANO
Via Giovenale, 7
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Officina Milano is a cocktail bar with an engaging and creative atmosphere where the art of mixology meets retro elegance. A must-discover address, tucked between the Navigli and Bocconi areas, offering always surprising creations. The new drink list, a triumph of forms and flavours, is called Shapes and includes 10 items, 10 predominant ingredients, and… 1 interactive dodecahedron. To uncover its meaning, and most importantly to taste it, head to Via Giovenale 7. Here’s a tip though: don’t miss the Kumquat, a soft, fruity, and smoky cocktail made with mezcal, yoghurt, and kumquat.
THE KASHBERRY FROM EPPOL
Via Marcello Malpighi, 7
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In the Porta Venezia neighbourhood lies Eppol, a venue made unique by a mix of retro style, Milanese tradition, and details typical of an American bar. One of the temples of Milan’s nightlife, perfect for enjoying a post-dinner drink or an aperitif, illuminated by majestic chandeliers or next to the garden wall. The best-seller of the current drink list, dedicated to Porta Venezia, which hosts some of the finest examples of Art Nouveau in the city, is the Kashberry, a fruity and citrus-flavoured cocktail made with vodka, raspberry cordial, grapefruit, and citrus soda.
THE BITTER PALOMA FROM CAMPARINO IN GALLERIA
P.za del Duomo, 21
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Camparino in Galleria is the destination that best captures the most sophisticated Milanese essence: this historic location is perfect for a traditional aperitif or for sipping a drink in an elegant and refined setting, surrounded by design elements and historic architecture, with a view of the iconic Madonnina. Among the most ordered cocktails is the Bitter Paloma, a mix of fruity freshness and bitter notes, a perfect combination of classics such as Campari and Espolòn Tequila Blanco, with the addition of 1757 Vermouth di Torino extra dry, agave, and pink grapefruit.
THE PURPLE RAIN FROM SENSI MILANO
In the Porta Ticinese area, you’ll find Sensi, an intimate venue with an eclectic and contemporary chromatic style where you can relax without compromising on taste and quality. Topping it all off is the pleasant outdoor area on the cobblestones, overlooking the adjacent Parco delle Basiliche, where you can sit with friends and linger late (weather permitting) over one cocktail after another. Among the 5 drinks to try in October in Milan, you cannot miss one of the venue’s must-haves, the captivating Purple Rain, umami and citrusy, with Bitter Bianco, Carpano Dry, Bombay Gin, and yuzu sake.
