From asking for the check to asking someone's girlfriend for her number, Italians are experts in speaking with their hands. Learn how to speak Galliano when ordering your Galliano Sambuca cockltails at your local bar. Visit www.speakgalliano.com.au for full instructional videos to go along with the following recipes.
Next time you're at your local bar choose from one of these delicious Galliano Sambuca cocktails created for a refreshing drink amongst friends or just a relaxing drink on your own.
Excuse me barman, can I have a round of Perfectos for my friends please?
Notice how he confidently fans his fingers? That's perfecto.
PERFECTO
1/2 part Galliano Black Sambuca
1/2 part Bols Strawberry Liqueur
Dash of Bitters
Shake WITHOUT ice and pour into a shot glass, garnish with half a fresh strawberry.
I'd like a Pronto, thank you very much.
'See how he softly presses his fingers to his thumb.Very well spoken'.
PRONTO
1 part Galliano White Sambuca
2/3 part Cherry Liqueur
Fresh Lemon Wedge
Shake and strain into a shot glass with a side of cherry.
May I have a Magnifico for three?
See the stiffness in his fingers here? Clearly this man is thirsty.
MAGNIFICO
2 dashes Galliano Black Sambuca
2 dashes Bitters
1 part Cointreau
1 part Orange Juice
1 part Shiraz
1 teaspoon Vanilla Sugar Syrup
Fix in a large wine glass, stir with ice and garnish with two orange twists.
Excuse me, barman. An Excellente for me please.
‘He curls his fingers tightly to clearly pronounce Excellente.'
EXCELLENTE
2 parts Galliano White Sambuca
2 parts Sauvignon Blanc
2 parts Sauza Hornitos Tequila
1 part Peach Puree
2/3 part Vanilla Sugar Syrup
Dash of Peach Bitters
Shake and strain into a chilled luxury wine glass.
One Belissimo for me please, Sir.
The position of the wrist and angle of the pinky scream ‘Belissimo!'
BELLISSIMO
1 Cardamon Pod, crushed
1 part Galliano Black Sambuca
1 part Chardonnay
1 part Gin
1 part Pink Grapefruit Juice
1 teaspoon Vanilla Sugar Syrup
Shake and fine strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a chilli.
A Buono for two please bartender.
‘Notice the parting of the fingers before the claw is formed.'
‘Watch how this Galliano speaker pushes his palm to activate the Buono claw.'
BUONO
2 parts Galliano White Sambuca
2 parts Pineapple Juice
3 bar spoons Passionfruit Pulp
1 Mango Cheek
Muddle mango in a Boston glass, add other ingredients, shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.
A Nuovo thank you barman.
‘Watch the decisive flick of the index and pinky fingers.'
NUOVO
1 part Galliano Black Sambuca
2 teaspoons Bols Crème de Cassis
Fill with Lemonade
Build over ice in a highball glass, garnish with 1 star anise and 2 blueberries.
Hey barman! A Superbo, thank you.
'Observe the confident horizontal of the pinky finger. Very nice.'
SUPERBO
2 parts Galliano White Sambuca
2 bar spoons Passionfruit Pulp
Dash of Bitters
Squeeze of Fresh Lime
Build over ice in a highball glass and top with ginger beer.
Galliano Sambuca encourages the responsible service of alcohol.
