Cappelletti Should Be the First Bottle You Add to Your Bar This Spring

Updated Apr 16, 2026 · 2 min read

Prepare to get to know Cappelletti if you have not already, and discover why it is the bottle that has been absent from your bar for so long. The aperitif is slightly sweet, herbal.

Easy: Cap 'n Soda

The Cap 'n Soda is a light, bubbly, and refreshing beverage that showcases the complexity of cappelletti.

Instructions:

1. Put 3 ounces of soda water and 2 ounces of cappelletti in an ice-filled glass.
2. Garnish with an orange wedge.

Intermediate: Cap-Hattan

This cocktail is a variation on the classic Manhattan, but instead of vermouth, it uses cappelletti. Perfect for a post-dinner drink, the aged rum adds rich depth.

Instructions:

1. In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine 1 1/2 ounces of Jamaican rum (like Appleton) and 1 1/2 ounces of Cappelletti.
2. Stir until chilled.
3. Strain into a cocktail glass without ice.
4. Garnish with a long, skinny lemon peel, twisting it over the drink to release the citrus oils.

Advanced: Cappelletti Collins

A vibrant summer drink, the Cappelletti Collins brings together gin, citrus, and the herbal notes of Cappelletti for a refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for sharing.

Instructions:

1. Half an ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3/4 ounce of Cappelletti, 1/4 ounce of honey syrup (honey combined with an equal amount of hot water), and 1 ounce of gin should all be combined in a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Before straining into a tall glass with fresh ice, give it a good shake.
3. Pour two ounces of soda water over the top.
4. Add some wedges of lemon as a garnish.

To discovering the delightful world of Cappelletti, cheers!