Campari has long been famed for its digestive properties thanks to a closely guarded secret blend of ingredients – it is the original bitters from the distillation of bitter herbs, aromatic plants and fruit in alcohol and water which takes over a month to prepare before the final infusion is blended and bottled.
Today still, only three people know the full recipe. It has a 25% ABV which is lighter than other spirits but stronger than wines making Campari a perfect daytime or early evening drink.
The Negroni. For the dedicated Campari drinker
1 part Gin, 1 part Campari, 1 part Sweet Vermouth, served on the rocks with a twist of orange to garnish. Guaranteed to impress the bartender when requested!
Campari and freshly squeezed orange
The bittersweet ruby red spirit tastes fantastic with fresh orange: fill a tall glass with ice and add 1 part Campari and three parts freshly squeezed orange juice, finish with an orange wheel.
or try
The Classic Aperitivo
35ml Campari
75ml freshly squeezed orange juice
Fill a tall glass with ice.
Add the Campari and top with the freshly squeezed orange juice.
Garnish with a fresh orange wedge.
The Italian Icon Aperitivo
30ml Campari
70ml Sanpellegrino Limonata
Fill a short glass with ice. Add the Campari and top with Sanpellegrino Limonata.
Finish with a fresh lemon wedge.
The Aperitivo Milano
25 ml Campari
20ml Gin
25ml Cloudy Apple Juice
12.5ml Apricot Brandy
12.5ml fresh lemon juice
Fill a short glass with ice. Shake all the ingredients together in a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice. Strain into the glass and garnish with 2 slices of red apple.