Winter Olympic Cocktail You Need to Impress Guests: Hannibal’s Crossing
See the Elephant Amaro is a great way to bring Italian flavors to your cocktails at home for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in 2026.
Milan's about to see the elephant.
For the first time ever, the city's getting the Olympic Flame. Not just holding it—becoming it. The San Siro Stadium, that old war horse of Italian football, is donning new clothes for the Opening Ceremony.
From the downhill skiing, ice hockey, snowboarding, speedskating, figure skating, bobsled, luge, curling and skeleton. What’s your favorite? Either way the whole world's going to be watching. Make sure you’ve got a cocktail in hand to match the occasion!
The elephant's coming to town, and Milan's ready to ride.
The Winter Olympics Cocktail
A modern riff on the classic Milano-Torino (Campari + sweet vermouth), this cocktail swaps See the Elephant for vermouth, creating a beautifully balanced aperitivo-style drink that's perfect for Winter Olympics watch parties.
The Story behind the cocktail is inspired by Hannibal’s famous crossing of the Italian Alps with elephants in 218 BCE, See the Elephant makes its triumphant return to the Alps for the Winter Olympics. This simple, elegant cocktail celebrates that adventurous spirit.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Campari
1.5 oz See the Elephant Amaro
Orange peel for garnish
Instructions:
Build ingredients in a rocks glass over ice
Stir gently to combine and chill (15-20 stirs)
Express orange peel oils over the drink and drop in as garnish
Serving Notes:
Classic, simple, impressive - perfect for home entertaining
Takes 30 seconds to make
Can batch easily for parties (equal parts Campari + See the Elephant, serve over ice)
The balance works beautifully: Campari's bitter edge meets See the Elephant's gentle sweetness and complexity
Why It Works for Winter Olympics Entertaining:
✓ Easy to make - even cocktail novices can nail it ✓ Impressive - tastes sophisticated and balanced ✓ Story to tell - the Hannibal connection gives guests something to talk about ✓ Batch-friendly - make a big batch in a pitcher for multiple guests ✓ Beautiful presentation - the deep red color is striking ✓ Aperitivo style - pairs well with snacks during Olympic viewing ✓ Low ABV - at 30% combined ABV, guests can enjoy multiples over long events
Make this delicious Milano Torino riff today and go See the ELephant, maybe even Hannibal’s elephants!