Best Cocktails in Milan

February 09, 2023
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When in Milan, a tasting tour of the city’s best cocktails is a must. From the vibrant Purple Velvet Drink at Ceresio 7 to the foamy Yellow Submarine at Allangolare, it’s guaranteed you will find unmatched boozy drinks in the city’s menu.

Here’s your essential guide to the best cocktails in Milan.

Raspberry Vodka at Fonderie Milanesi

Raspberry Vodka cocktail at Fonderie Milanesi milan
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Hidden away from the prying eyes, Fonderie Milanesi is all about the vintage feel. A staple of old industrial Milan, the restaurant and bar sits inside an old villa that can be accessed through an internal courtyard.

Carrying an industrial-chic pleasant atmosphere, the bar acts as a welcoming drinking spot for all those who encounter it.

Their signature Milan cocktail is their iconic Raspberry Vodka, a blend of raspberry vodka sour and black forest.

Biancu at Frades Porto Cervo

Biancu cocktail at Frades Porto Cervo milan
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Frades Milano is all about quality regional ingredients and curated drink options. Their small shop showcases fresh specialties served from the counter and unique recipes for cocktails.

An iconic drink on their menu is the Biancu, born from the idea of a completely white Negroni. Featuring Sardinian gin, dry vermouth of Vernaccia di Oristano, hints of Pompìa and honeyed white Bitteroma, this drink will sweep you off your feet.

Yellow Submarine at Allangolare

Yellow Submarine cocktail at Allangolare milan
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Allangolare is where good drinking and good dining meet. While the bar is acclaimed for its timeless aesthetic, there is more than what meets the eye. With a curated list of boozy brews, the Milan bar is one of locals’ go-to drinking spots.

One of the bar’s unique selling points is the Yellow Submarine. The brainchild of the two founders, the Milan cocktail is a mix of mezcal, Braulio, and triple sec – proof that simple things can be delish.

No Middle Way at The Doping Club

No Middle Way cocktail at The Doping Club milan
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Starring memorable boozy aperitivos, The Doping Club is famous for its striking visual features, as well as its appealing furniture decor. As soon as you set foot in the bar, the decor will sweep you off your feet.

Through retro decor, leather armchairs and vintage posters, The Doping Club catapults patrons in one of Old England’s gentlemen bars.

One of its must-try cocktails, No Middle Way, is made with Tanqueray No. 10 gin, Belsazar Vermouth Rose, mango, and citrus.

Purple Velvet Drink at Ceresio 7

Purple Velvet Drink cocktail at Ceresio 7 milan
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Picture this – you are at Ceresio 7, a luxury restaurant on the top floor of the historic ENEL palazzo.

Your eyes gaze at the interior decor that merges brass, marble, and wood to create a vintage and off-the-wall atmosphere. But something is missing – a one-of-a-kind alcoholic aperitivo.

Above all Ceresio 7’s crafted Milan cocktails sits Purple Velvet, which combines cream of Chianti with citrus sherbet, offering a fresh zing. Besides looking bomb, it also sounds delish.

Kissaten at Kanpai Milan

Kissaten cocktail at Kanpai Milan
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As you might have guessed by its name, Kanpai is all about bringing Japan to the heart of Milan.

Since its debut in the Porta Venezia, the watering hole morphed into the go-to place for diving deep into the world of oriental-inspired cocktails and Japanese dishes. 

Far from being your average sushi place, Kanpai reflects a Japanese izakaya through its menu, decor and vibe.

One of its extravagant creations, Kissaten, is based on rum, pepper, kombucha and coffee. Besides being lip-smacking, the Milan cocktail symbolizes how the heart of Tokyo can move in Porta Venezia.

Mabel & Charlot at Lacerba

Mabel & Charlot cocktail at Lacerba milan
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Named after Florentine Futurist magazine Lacerba, this bar showcases a geometric and cozy interior.

Through 70s chairs and original 18th-century floors, the Milan bars blurs the line between past and present. But looks is not the only thing that Lacerba serves.

Iconic and simple, Mabel & Charlot is a concoction of Kinahan’s whiskey, Dom Benedictine, curacao, squeezed lemons, orzata of almonds and mint.

Short Island at Iter Milan

Short Island cocktail at Iter Milan
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Iter – From Italy to the World acts as a gastronomic airport that reinterprets international flavors. And what washes down this inimitable cuisine better than Italian-inspired cocktails?

Despite its international appeal, the Milan bar doesn’t go big on decor. With a chill vibe, cozy seating and cute little decor elements, Iter caters to any cocktail lover.

One of their most popular Milan cocktails, Short Island, is a mix of Villa Ascenti gin, tea liqueur, citrus cordial, lime, Coca-Cola, lemon salt, and turmeric.

Pechino Express at MAG Cafe

Pechino Express cocktail at MAG Cafe milan
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The MAG Cafe is all about an intimate ambiance. This snug bar gives the best of the both worlds – it features a lively cafe by day and a comfy hangout by night. Works by artist Simona Cozzupoli hang on the vintage walls, reflecting its art-inspired vibe. 

MAG Cafe’s secret boozy potion is Pechino Express, a mixture of Bobby’s Schiedam dry gin, White myrtle Silvio Carta, anise, mint syrup, verjus, and cherry soda. To say it sounds good would be a superficial understatement.

Strawberry Daiquiri at Radetzky

Strawberry Daiquiri cocktail at Radetzky
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Since 1988, Radetzky has been a priceless icon of Milan’s fine wine and dining. Open from early mornings to late evenings, the venue serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Bread sticks and window seating ask for one thing only – alcohol o’clock.

Far from being your average cocktail recipe, Strawberry Daiquiri is a refreshing concoction of good rum, sugary strawberries and fresh lime juice – yummy.

Mastihazzi at Rita 

Mastihazzi cocktail at Rita
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Rita is one of Milan’s most famous restaurants, with must-try food and drinks.

The bar’s cocktails are held to a high standard in Milan, complemented by the bar’s inviting elegant design and lux experience.

Mastihazzi is a specifc Milan cocktail, with a blend of Mastihazzi, basil, coconut, lime, limoncello, mastiha, and vodka.

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