Italy is a country that deeply savors its post-dinner digestifs (which are not the same as aperitifs). There are fragrant grappas, almond-flavored amarettos, syrupy limoncellos, and herbal amaros ...

so if a cocktail recipe calls for a particular liqueur, it’s best to stick to that specific drink. For example, Strega should not be used as a substitute for Galliano in cocktail recipes but the ...