Mixology in Bologna: choosing your cocktail at Jimmy
Classics, signatures and 500+ bottles: find your cocktail at Jimmy in Bologna. Explore gin, rum, whisky and alcohol-free drinks by flavour.
At Jimmy in Bologna, you can choose a cocktail by flavour, base spirit or a recipe you already enjoy. The digital menu brings together classics and signatures, while a selection of over 500 bottles gives the bartender different starting points. Find us at Via Petroni 32/c, near Piazza Verdi and Via Zamboni.
Start with how you want it to taste
“I like gin” is useful. “I like gin and I’m looking for something dry and citrusy” gives the bartender more to work with. Describe freshness, sweetness, acidity, bitterness, smoke or texture, and mention any ingredient you would rather avoid.
Our English menu has filters for base spirit and flavour. The collections of fresh cocktails and bitter cocktails show two different directions. Flavour descriptions help you choose; they are not a quality ranking.
The spirit changes the character
A floral gin such as G’Vine Floraison starts a different conversation from an agricole rhum such as J. Bally 7 Ans. Within rum, Bumbu XO and Planteray Gran Añejo also differ in origin and maturation.
If you have a specific label in mind, ask whether it is available, which recipe suits it and what the price will be. A different base can change balance and serving style. The bartender can help assess the combination instead of treating every bottle as interchangeable.
Familiar classics or a new signature
A Negroni, Old Fashioned or Gin and Tonic is a useful reference when you already know what you enjoy. Our signature collection offers another way to explore the Cocktail Lab.
For a variation or a personal recommendation, tell the team your preferences and any ingredients to avoid. The bar confirms what can be made with the products available, how it will be served and the price. Discuss allergies or specific dietary needs with the staff before ordering.
Choosing an alcohol-free drink
Friends do not need to order the same kind of drink. Browse the alcohol-free collection or the Bologna mocktail guide. Fresh, fruity and citrusy remain useful descriptions when choosing without alcohol.
Plan your visit
Check ingredients and prices on the menu, save a bottle or cocktail page and use it as a starting point at the bar. English-speaking staff can help international visitors. For a group booking, send the date, approximate time and number of guests.
Jimmy is at Via Petroni 32/c. See location and hours for the practical details, or use our Bologna guide to explore aperitivo, spirits and evenings with friends.
Before you visit Jimmy.
Can I choose a specific spirit for my cocktail?
Ask the bartender about the bottle you have in mind. Availability, suitability for the recipe, serving options and price are confirmed at the bar.
How do I choose when I do not know the recipes?
Describe the flavour you enjoy: fresh, dry, citrusy, bitter, fruity or smoky. Use the menu’s spirit and flavour filters, or ask the staff for advice in English.
Are alcohol-free cocktails available?
Yes. The menu includes alcohol-free drinks, with dedicated pages explaining their ingredients and flavour profiles.
