Memorial Day Mixology: Celebrate with Giusti Flavored Balsamic Cocktails

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer- and there's no better way to toast the season than with refreshing, inventive cocktails. This year, take your holiday drinks to the next level with a twist of Italian sophistication. Featuring the Giuseppe Giusti Flavored Balsamic Vinegar Gift Set—a trio of aged balsamic vinegars infused with fig, raspberry, and truffle- you can craft cocktails that are as bold as they are elegant.

This cocktail will wow your guests with unexpected flavor and luxurious Italian flair.

Blackberry & Raspberry Balsamic Spritz

A bright, fruity cocktail with a refreshing herbal twist.
Makes 2 cocktails

Ingredients:

• 8–10 fresh blackberries
• 4 mint leaves
• 2 tsp Giusti Raspberry Balsamic Condiment
• Juice of 1 lime70 ml vodka (or citron soda for a mocktail)
• Prosecco (or ginger ale for a mocktail)
• Ice

Instructions:

1.  Muddle blackberries in a shaker. .
2.  Add mint, lime juice, raspberry balsamic condiment, and vodka..
3.  Fill with ice and shake well..
4.  Strain into ice-filled mule mugs and top with Prosecco (or ginger ale)..
5.  Garnish and serve immediately.

Giusti Cuddle (Fig & Vermouth Cocktail)

Smooth and complex, this aromatic cocktail pairs fig balsamic with rich vermouth and a touch of cherry.

Ingredients:

• 1.25 oz Vermouth
• 0.5 oz gin
• 1 barspoon maraschino liqueur
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 barspoon Giusti Fig Balsamic Condiment

Instructions:

• Stir all ingredients with ice until chilled.
• Strain into a cocktail coupe.
• Garnish with an orange twist.

Truffle Balsamic Old Fashioned

A luxurious take on a classic with deep, earthy undertones.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz bourbon
• ½ oz Giusti Truffle Balsamic Condiment
• ¼ oz maple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions:

• Stir all ingredients with ice until chilled.
• Strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube.
  
• Express orange peel over the drink and drop it in.

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Raise a Glass to Summer

Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or enjoying a quiet evening outdoors, this balsamic-infused cocktail offers something a little different- flavorful, refreshing, and undeniably Italian.

Explore the Giusti Flavored Balsamic Gift Set and start mixing your Memorial Day magic.

Indulge in a true taste of Italian elegance with the Giusti Flavored Balsamic Vinegar Gift Set.
This refined trio- featuring Raspberry, Fig, and Truffle condiments- is a celebration of craftsmanship, heritage, and flavor.
Housed in a beautifully designed gift box, each bottle is a tribute to centuries of Giusti tradition.
Perfect for aperitivo hour or as a sophisticated gift, this set brings la dolce vita to every cocktail you create.