The Art of Mixology: A Sensory Journey Through Coffee and Cocktails
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano presents the new Signature Cocktail list created exclusively by awarded mixologist Andrea Villa
The new Signature Drink list, featuring six exclusive cocktails, celebrates the dialogue between coffee, traditional ingredients, innovative tecniques and small local procedures. It encourages guests to experience unexpected combinations of flavors, aromas, and textures, turning each tasting into an evolving sensory adventure—one that aligns with the future of mixology.
His approach to mixology is about precision and balance rather than spectacle. Innovation here means using techniques and ingredients to enhance taste, not just presentation. The result is a drink list that invites exploration, featuring:
Low-alcohol options, allowing for a more balanced tasting experience
Multi-sensory journeys, combining textures, aromas, and temperatures
Storytelling through ingredients, celebrating Italian culture and local influences.
The inspiration for this drink list comes from the idea of sharing, a value deeply rooted in coffee culture. Coffee has always been more than just a beverage—it is a ritual that creates connections. That is why Andrea Villa has brought this concept into mixology, creating a menu where coffee is not just an ingredient but a guiding thread.
Each cocktail pays homage to Italy and some of its characteristic elements, emphasizing aromatic complexity. Flowers, in particular, play a key role—not just as decoration but as essential components that shape taste and the sensory experience.
What’s more, coffee here is not just an ingredient—it is a defining element that ties together the entire sensory experience. For this exclusive collection, the chosen coffee had to embody excellence and innovation: Milano Roastery Microblend. Its aromatic profile, featuring hints of maraschino cherry and hazelnut chocolate, adds a unique sensory dimension, creating an intriguing contrast between sweetness and structure.
The use of Milano Roastery Microblend in this drink list is no coincidence—each cocktail is a story, a meeting point between coffee and high-quality ingredients that celebrate the connection between geographical origins, flavors, and craftsmanship.
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Don't Pink About It
A celebration of Campania and Calabria, combining a Campanian red fruit infusion with raspberry, hibiscus, and red currant, Tanqueray 10 gin, and Villa Massa limoncello, enhancing its citrusy roots.
The finishing touch is a Calabrian bergamot essential oil mist, sprayed at the moment of service to intensify the aromatic experience and evoke Mediterranean landscapes.
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Eden Elixir
Porto Sandeman Ruby meets coffee, offering depth and structure.
The blackberry liqueur and elderflower syrup, reminiscent of the regions of Northern Italy, add a fruity note, while the fig leaf liqueur crafted in Piedmont brings an unexpected aromatic touch.
The drink is garnished with a white flower to enhance its color and a dried fig with citrus notes, meant to be enjoyed between sips to amplify flavor perception.
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Drops of Gold
A journey between Sicily and Valle d’Aosta, featuring Nikka whisky infused with extra virgin olive oil from Valle del Belice, lending a velvety texture, and filtered coffee, enhancing its structure.
Valdostan Ratafià adds sweetness, balanced by pineapple juice for freshness.
Three drops of extra virgin olive oil are delicately placed on the surface, enriching the aromatic profile with an elegant, unexpected touch.