THE COCKTAIL GUY IMAGINES…

Sipping with stars of the silver screen in Sicily

Callas. And after her first sip, my companion declared that she was feeling better already.

Paul Newman loved a beer, hence the refreshing and punchy Newman’s Day (Wild Turkey Bourbon, mango, passion fruit and APA Sicilian beer). While the legendary ‘Ice Queen’ – actress (and later Princess of Monaco) Grace Kelly – is honoured in an appropriately ice-cold and seductive drink of the same name (Ketel One Vodka, Acqua Bianca, eucalyptus and anise aromatic ice). As we sipped away the drinks confided more of their stories. And as the evening light slowly began to fade, we slipped out on to the equally stunning terrace itself to enjoy the breathtaking views over the Gulf of Palermo, still imagining ourselves in the glamorous company of our famous friends from a bygone age when stars of stage and screen really were stars. And, just for the briefest of moments, thanks to the sumptuous surroundings and those exceptionally exquisite drinks, make-believing that we were stars too.