“The world is obsessed with Italian cocktails, but they might not even realise it,” says Los Angeles-based food and travel writer and Fine Dining Lovers contributor Paul Feinstein. “Italy is the cocktail world's ingredient engine. You don't have vermouth without Italy and without vermouth you don't have martinis, Manhattans, Negronis, hanky pankys, boulevardiers, and dozens of other drinks.”

If your obsession has led you to this page then you’ll revel in Feinstein’s first book, an extensive, deeply researched exploration of Italian cocktail culture both in Italy and abroad, inspired by his “life-long love affair” with the country. Italy Cocktails: An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired by Italia by HarperCollins imprint Cider Mill Press is out on 31 October.