There is only one place to experience the sunset over Venice with a cocktail in hand. Our guest today is the one behind the drinks that make it unforgettable.Let me introduce Valentina Mircea, the Bar Manager of The Skyline Bar at the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice.She has spent over ten years in this industry, from London to Brighton to Venice. Whether she’s guiding her team to create a zero-waste signature menu or watching a guest experience the lagoon at sunset, her mission is to make moments into memories.You can also read about the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice in my new book — yes, it’s finally happening. A Guide to Drinking in Venice lands April 2026. I’ve been hinting at it for years, and it’s now available for pre-sale. Go to alushlifemanual.com/book for more details.Now — let’s enjoy that sunset at least virtually with Valentina.Our cocktail of the week is the Venetian Lagoon.INGREDIENTS40 ml Gin dei Sospiri20 ml Noilly Prat10 ml Luxardo Bitter Bianco10 ml Lillet Blanc10 ml Salamoia (olive brine)10-15 grams of purple cabbageGarnish: 3 Kalamata OlivesMETHODCombine all ingredients in a mixing glass with 10/15 grams of purple cabbageLet sit for 30 minutes to infuse itStrain into a rocks glass with a large ice cubeGarnish with 3 Kalamata olivesYou’ll find this recipe and all the cocktails of the week at alushlifemanual.com, plus links to most of the ingredients.Full Episode Details: https://alushlifemanual.com/hilton-molino-stucky-venice-with-valentina-mircea/-----Become a supporter of A Lush Life Manual for as little as $5 - all you have to do is go to https://substack.com/@alushlifemanual.Lush Life Merchandise is here - we’re talking t-shirts, mugs, iPhone covers, duvet covers, iPad covers, and more covers for everything! And more!Produced by Simpler MediaFollow us on Twitter and InstagramGet great cocktail ideas on PinterestNew episodes every other Tuesday, usually!!