Campari 70cl, 25% ABV Bitter Aperitif - The Heart of the Negroni

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To the taste, drunk neat, it has a slight sweetness on the tip of your tongue, but as you swallow it's an astringent, dry, woody taste, now that may not sound good, but it's incredibly nice, and the bitterness, makes it so refreshing. Not only it’s the iconic red liquid at the heart of some of the world’s most famous cocktails, but thanks to its limitless possibilities, it provides the perfect base and inspiration for bartenders to create and experiment with mixology. Campari plays a crucial role in a Negroni, providing the distinctive bitterness that balances the sweetness of the gin and vermouth. It captivates with its characteristic bright ruby red color, and offers the nose fruity aromas of currant and raspberry, mixed with hints of cinnamon, pink pepper and cloves, as well as notes of medicinal and aromatic herbs.

They share a lot of similar history - Campari was first invented in Novare in 1860, while Aperol was created in Padia in 1919, they are now owned by the same parent company. Harry married his American roots with the European lifestyle by combining bourbon with CAMPARI and sweet red vermouth to create the classic cocktail with a rich and intense flavour.

As two classic Italian aperitifs that are widely used in famous cocktails, Campari and Aperol are the two best known aperitivo brands.

This famous cocktail recipe was created by legendary bartender, Harry McElhone of Harry’s Bar in Paris during the prohibition years after he moved from the USA. With notes of grapefruit it makes a refreshing long drink with soda or as an ingredient in classic cocktails like the Negroni. If your business is registered in a European Union country and has an Intra-EU VAT Number, you are qualified to make purchases without the application of VAT. Dating back to Florence in 1919, the Negroni cocktail is said to have been created by Fosco carselli in his bar, Café Casoni, after the renowned Count Camillo Negroni asked him to strengthen his favourite cocktail – the Americano – by replacing soda water in his glass with a splash of gin.It has 68 different herbs and spices for flavour and tastes good with soda water, sparking wine and of course gin and vermouth in a negroni. Some ingredients are individually infused and distilled to preserve their unique flavour, others are just steeped. As Campari is a crimson red, it can be distinguished from its sweeter, milder counterpart Aperol by its colour and higher percentage. Campari is a popular Italian bitter liqueur infused with 68 herbs and spices and commonly served as an aperitif. Under the Distance Selling Regulations, you may cancel a distance contract to purchase a product or products from us at any time within 7 working days after the day you received the relevant product or products (subject to the limitations set out below).

Images should contain lots of brightness and contrast, the more an image is in shadow, or the sunlight is behind the subject the less detail will be achieved. Iconic italian liqueur Campari dates right the way back to 1860 and is one of the most recognisable drinks brands in the world. The International Bartenders Association (IBA) lists CAMPARI as an official ingredient of the Negroni, and thus, there is no Negroni without CAMPARI. With its vibrant red colour, intense aroma and inspiring flavour, Campari has always been a symbol of intrigue and pleasure, which unfurls itself into a captivating drinking experience. Made with a secret blend of bitter herbs, aromatic plants, and fruit, this liqueur can be enjoyed over ice — or mixed with prosecco — and served with a sweet slice of orange.This is blended with an assortment of aromatic herbs, plants, roots and fruits (such quinine, rhubarb, ginseng, chinotto and cascarilla bark). In the mouth, the taste is dry and bitter, however pleasantly rounded, characterized by sweet vanilla and spicy notes, which evolve into a smooth, citrusy and bitter finish that is very pleasant on the palate. As Gaspare's most successful liquor, Campari soon became a quintessential staple in Italian culture. We hope we've answered your question but if we haven't please don't hesitate to get in touch with us via the CONTACT page. Alternatively, to get the cocktail bar experience from home, why not try a bottle of Campari Negroni pre-mixed with sweet vermouth and dry gin?

A Milano Torino is a simple, classic cocktail made of equal parts Campari (from Milan) and sweet vermouth (from Turin). It's an essential ingredient in a wide range of popular cocktails and an essential component of any bar.

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