Postcards from Venice Box

Postcards from Venice is an Italian aperitivo cocktail gift set: four ready-to-drink Venetian cocktails made with Select Aperitivo, the bittersweet red liqueur born in Venice in 1920. Perfect for spritz lovers and anyone who dreams of aperitivo hour on the Grand Canal – just pour over ice.

Mixologist Patrick Pistolesi journeyed to the ancient heart of the Venetian lagoon, where Select became a pillar of Venetian mixology, and created four exclusive cocktails – each named after a place and a year in the history of La Serenissima. Bitter, citrusy and elegant, it's the taste of Venice in a slim gift box.

Why you'll love it

• 4 bar-quality cocktails in one gift box – 4 x 100ml ready-to-drink cocktails. No shaker, no measuring, no bar kit: just pour over ice.
• Created by an award-winning mixologist – every recipe is by Patrick Pistolesi, owner of Rome's Drink Kong.
• Made with premium spirits – Select Aperitivo, St Remy XO Brandy, Cocchi Americano Bianco and Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto.
• Slim, letterbox-friendly gift box – a 2.5cm-thin box that's easy to post, wrap and hand over, with lightweight recyclable pouches inside.
• A gift that's an experience – each cocktail comes with its own story from Patrick's travels, so opening the box feels like reading a postcard from abroad.

What's in the box

• 421 Laguna – spritz-style aperitivo (15.4% ABV): Named for the founding of Venice on the lagoon. Select Aperitivo meets Cocchi Americano for a light, citrusy and gently spiced aperitivo – the perfect pre-dinner sip. Ingredients: Select Aperitivo, Cocchi Americano Bianco (contains sulphites). Contains sulphites.
• 1104 Arsenale – stirred brandy aperitivo (21.4% ABV): A tribute to the Arsenale, Venice's legendary shipyard. Bold and structured, with St Remy XO brandy, Select and two aromatic vermouths – a sophisticated stirred sipper. Ingredients: Select Aperitivo, Brandy St Remy XO, Cocchi Americano Bianco (contains sulphites), Carpano Vermouth Dry (contains sulphites). Contains sulphites.
• 1725 Le Calli di Casanova – chocolate-orange aperitivo (12.7% ABV): Named for the year Casanova was born, wandering Venice's narrow calli. Silky Select with white crème de cacao for a seductive bittersweet chocolate-orange cocktail. Ingredients: Select Aperitivo, Bols White Crème de Cacao, Toschi Cane Sugar Syrup, Citric Acid.
• 2021 Cannaregio – apple and bergamot sour (12.5% ABV): A modern Venetian sour from the lively Cannaregio district. Fresh and fruity, with green apple, Italicus bergamot and bright citrus over Select's bittersweet backbone. Ingredients: Select Aperitivo, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, Pomme Roner Liqueur, Toschi Cane Sugar Syrup, Citric Acid.

The perfect cocktail gift for…

• Christmas – Secret Santa, stocking fillers for adults, Christmas hampers and office gifts
• Birthdays, anniversaries and thank-yous – a thoughtful letterbox gift for him or her
• Mum, dad, partners, friends and colleagues who love cocktails or travel
• Date nights, dinner parties and cosy nights in – a cocktail menu in a box
• Corporate and client gifting – premium, compact and easy to send in bulk

How to serve

1. Shake the pouch.
2. Pinch and tear the corner.
3. Pour over ice in a tumbler, let it chill for a minute and garnish with an orange or lemon twist.

Product details

• Contents: 4 ready-to-drink cocktails x 100ml (400ml total), each in its own pouch
• Cocktails: 421 Laguna, 1104 Arsenale, 1725 Le Calli di Casanova, 2021 Cannaregio
• Alcohol: 12.5% to 21.4% ABV (average 15.5%)
• Allergens: 421 Laguna and 1104 Arsenale contain sulphites.
• Gift box: approx. 15 x 29 x 2.5cm, 520g
• Storage: keep in a cool, dry place; chill before serving
• Packaging: paper box and plastic pouches – recyclable, check your local area
• For adults aged 18+ only. Please drink responsibly – drinkaware.co.uk

FAQs

• Do I need any bar equipment? No – everything is pre-mixed. You just need ice and a glass.
• Will it fit through a letterbox? The gift box is only 2.5cm deep, so it's designed to fit most UK letterboxes.
• How many drinks are in the box? Four different 100ml cocktails – one of each recipe.
• Can I send it as a gift? Yes – it makes an ideal gift to post. Recipients must be 18 or over.