November 07, 2009
I never dreamed my life could get so busy or hectic that I wouldn't have time to go out every once in a while and have a cocktail somewhere ...
Other Names: 金巴利 (Chinese), カンパリ (Japanese), كمباري (Arabic), Кампари (Russian), Кампари (Bulgarian) All Translations
Edited by: Alisa
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Campari is an alcoholic (alcohol 20.5%, 21%, 25% and even 28% depending on the country in which it is purchased) apéritif obtained from the infusion of bitter herbs, aromatic plants and fruit in alcohol and water. Campari is a type of bitters. It is a Campari Group brand. Campari was invented by Gaspare Campari between 1862 and 1867. It was originally colored with carmine dye, derived from crushed cochineal insects, which gave the drink its distinctive red hue.
[edit] About Campari
Campari is a bitter Italian aperitif made according to a secret recipe originally developed in 1860 by Gaspare Campari in Milan. Campari is the result of a unique blend of aromatic herbs mellowed in selected spirit. Campari has a distinctive red color originally from a cochineal dye, which is derived from an insect, Dactylopius coccus.
However,in most Campari's produced worldwide, an artificial coloring agent has replaced the cochineal dye. It also contains cascarilla bark, a botanical product from the Bahamas. This bark has a characteristic strongly bitter flavor. These and other substances which make up Campari are steeped together in an infusion of bitter herbs, which is strained to remove particles of the plants before being bottled.
Campari is often mixed with soda and ice, but it is also consumed without a mixer and used in some cocktails. Regular Campari has an astringent, bittersweet flavor, but a sweet Campari is also available.
Recipes With Campari
Clementine Negroni
Campari, Clementine, Gin, Sweet Vermouth
Campari, Clementine, Gin, Sweet Vermouth
Island Drinks
Campari, Cherry Brandy, Club Soda, Coffee, Cream
Campari, Cherry Brandy, Club Soda, Coffee, Cream
Jasmine Cocktail
Campari, Cointreau, Gin, Lemon Juice
Campari, Cointreau, Gin, Lemon Juice
Flying Black and White Martini
Black Olives, Campari, Ice, Pearl Onion, Scotch
Black Olives, Campari, Ice, Pearl Onion, Scotch
Grapefruit and Campari Granita
Campari, Grapefruit, Grapefruit Juice, Sugar, Water
Campari, Grapefruit, Grapefruit Juice, Sugar, Water
