Not only does it have the most beautiful terrace in the Gulf of Poets, Venus Bar Portovenere also offers one of the most dynamic and delicious cocktail menus in the Italian Riviera between Cinque Terre and La Spezia. On the terrace embracing the view from the wild Palmaria Island to the colourful historic buildings of Portovenere, you can sip both classic drinks, innovative mocktails and original cocktails conceived by the bartenders of Venus Bar.
Some of the featured drinks this year are gin-based cocktails prepared with prestigious international brands. Here are the ingredients if you would like to prepare them at home. If you wish to try them in Portovenere, Venus Bar is open daily from noon to midnight between March and early November. Follow Venus Bar on Facebook.
Cocktail Bronx
Cocktail Bronx is made with Distillery No. 209 Gin (USA), red vermouth, dry vermouth and orange juice.
Mediterranean Breeze
Mediterranean Breeze is prepared with Gin Mare (Spain), a sprinkle of basil aroma, pepper, rosemary and Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic water.
Gin Fizz
Gin Fizz is made with Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin (Germany), lime juice, sugar syrup and soda water.
Venus Martini
Venus Martini is prepared Z44 Distilled Dry Gin (Italy), Homemade vermouth, Rosemary bitter and Grapefruit peel.
