For a guy who has a father of 100% Italian heritage, I’ve never felt particularly Italian-American. As a kid I didn’t get into mob movies or flip my shit over the Sopranos. And now especially, since living in New York City, I feel even further removed from Italian-American identity and culture. This you can blame on Jets fans and all the other grotesque versions of dego scree that live in the tri-state area. But. As I’ve gotten older, certain parts of my Italian heritage (not Italian-American) have become noticeable to me in my personality and habits.
1. I like Formula 1
2. I like soccer
3. I have some inexplicable kindred connection to motor scooters
4. I like Campari and Punt E Mes or anything else with bitters and other wonderful herbal stuff in it
Number 4 is the main point of this post. Punt E Mes is awesome. On the bottle it says that it’s vermouth, but don’t let that deter you, it’s much more. I like to drink it the same way I prefer Campari, over ice with soda and a lemon. One of the most intricately refreshing drinks you’ll drink this summer. Warning: as with any liquor with bitters in it, it’s an acquired taste.
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Don’t forget Aperol – still nice and bitter, but a little lighter for summer sipping.
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