From Italy to Mexico: 5 Cocktails to toast summer

With the arrival of summer, the desire for fresh, aromatic cocktails capable of transforming every convivial moment into a memorable experience grows. From the scents of Italian botanicals to the influences of Mexico, through sustainable English innovation and traditional Indian spices, here is a selection of drinks that best interpret the warm season through four producers distributed by Proposta Spirits and united by a strong identity and uncompromising qualitative research.

Cadello: the bitter that unites East and West

Cadello 88 is a Venetian-style amaro born from the meeting of eight botanists from Italy and the ancient routes of the Silk Road. Refined in wood and characterized by a complex aromatic profile that recalls notes of star anise, mint, coffee, cocoa and vanilla, it represents an original choice for contemporary mixology.

Echo Cocktail

Created by Dario Comis for the Pantheon Iconic in Rome, Echo is a cocktail that reinterprets the classic with depth, elegance and aromatic persistence. Cadello 88's herbaceous and spicy notes meet the structure of whisky and the smoothness of banana in a refined and surprising recipe.

Ingredients:

• 15 ml Cadello

• 25 ml Johnnie Walker

• 30 ml Banana Cordial

• 10 ml Sherry oloroso

Mix the ingredients with ice in a mixing glass until the correct dilution is achieved. Strain into a shallow tumbler with ice and top with a garnish of dried banana or orange zest.

Meteor: the most authentic soul of mezcal

Produced in Oaxaca by select Espadín agave, Meteoro is an artisanal mezcal that expresses the full personality of the Mexican spirit: fruity notes, a delicate smoke, and an intense yet balanced structure.

Jamaica Tixxi

Fresh, aromatic and thirst-quenching, Jamaica Tixxi is the ideal cocktail for the hottest days. The smoky character of mezcal meets the vivacity of hibiscus and the freshness of mint in a balanced and immediately summery mix.

Ingredients:

• 45 ml Mezcal Meteoro

• 22,5 ml lime juice

• 22,5 ml hibiscus syrup

• fresh mint

• 1 pinch of salt

Gently crush the mint in the shaker, add the other ingredients and ice. Shake vigorously and pour into the glass filled with ice. Decorate with a tuft of fresh mint and salt in the rim of the glass.

Williamette

Elegant and fragrant, Williamette is a refined long drink that enhances the citrus and mineral component of mezcal. A light cocktail but rich in aromatic nuances, perfect for an aperitif.

Ingredients:

• 60 ml Mezcal Meteoro

• 2 Angostura Bitter drops

• Tonic water qb (about 120–150 ml, depending on the glass)

• 1 grapefruit wedge

• 1 basil leaf

Pour the Mezcal Meteoro into a glass with ice, add the tonic water and top with the drops of Angostura. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit and a basil leaf.

Two Drifters: sustainable Rum looking to the future

Born in Devon, England, Two Drifters is an innovative distillery that has made sustainability its hallmark. Its rums, produced with a low environmental impact approach, combine artisanal quality and attention to the future, offering modern and versatile aroma profiles.

Ingredients:

• 35 ml Lightly Spiced Rum

• 15 ml Sweet Vermouth

• 10 ml Orange Curaçao

• 2 strawberries

• 3 slices of cucumber

• Ginger Ale q.b.

• Mint, strawberry and cucumber for garnish

Add all ingredients to a tall glass filled with cube ice. Top with Ginger Ale and mix gently. Garnish with fresh mint, a strawberry and a slice of cucumber.

Whistler's Storm: Chai Spices in a new dimension

Whistler's Storm reinterprets traditional masala chai in liquid form, creating a spicy liqueur that evokes the atmosphere of India through a balance of tea, sweet spices, and warm, enveloping notes.

Chai Sour

A recipe that enhances all the complexity of Whistler's Storm Masala Chai Liqueur. Soft, spicy and perfectly balanced, it is the ideal cocktail for those looking for a sophisticated alternative to the great sour classics, with an exotic and contemporary touch.

Ingredients:

• 60 ml Whistler's Storm Masala Chai Liqueur

• 25 ml fresh lemon juice

• 5 ml vanilla syrup

• Egg white or aquafaba

Pour all ingredients into the shaker and make a dry shake without ice. Then add the ice and shake again. Strain into a cocktail cup and serve.