A deliciously bitter Italian tipple that’s often sipped as an apéritif, Campari is delightfully rich and brimming with lots of complex, sun-kissed citrus tones.
If you have ever tried a classic Negroni cocktail (which is an even mix of gin, Campari and red vermouth), or a Campari G&T, then you will already know that Campari and gin are the best of friends. Both fragrant and aromatic, they make for one stunning duo in any cocktail - that’s why we just couldn’t help but include a bottle of Campari in our April 2021 Gin of the Month box for our members to try.
The three fabulous Campari and gin combinations below have been invented by Maria, our Master Mixologist, and are a wonderful example of how versatile and utterly delicious Campari can be.
Jasmine Cocktail
“The Jasmine Cocktail is a modern-classic drink from the 90s which has always been underrated. It’s probably because the original recipe is not very well-balanced, with the citrus being too overpowering. Here’s a twisted version that has some vanilla syrup and fresh strawberries added to balance the citrus notes while also adding a creamy and fruity flavours to the drink.”
Ingredient
40ml gin
10ml Cointreau
10ml Campari
10ml Vanilla Syrup
25ml lemon juice
2 fresh strawberries
Lemon peel, to garnish
Method
Chop 2 strawberries and muddle them in a shaker. Add the rest of the ingredients with ice and shake. Double strain into a coup to remove the strawberry particles and a twist of lemon peel to garnish.
Campari Orange Collins
“This is a refreshing, orange-forward Collins, with the bitterness of the Campari giving it an extra layer of flavour. Easy-to-drink and oh-so-delicious, this is a perfect spring cocktail for those people who aren’t too keen on bitter flavours.”
Ingredients
30ml gin
15ml Campari
25ml fresh orange juice
10ml Simple Syrup
10ml lemon juice
Soda water, to top
Orange slice, to garnish
Method
Add the first five ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a highball with ice and top with soda water. Garnish with a slice of orange.
Herb Spritz
“This is a Campari Spritz with an extra herbaceous twist. The Campari is infused with lavender and rosemary to give floral and herbaceous aromas to the drink. The garnish then includes a garden herb such as rosemary or lemon thyme to pair with the sparkling rosé wine.”
Ingredients
15ml gin
25ml Lavender and rosemary-infused Campari
125ml sparkling rosé wine
75ml soda water
A sprig of rosemary or thyme, to garnish
A lime wheel, to garnish (optional)
For the Lavender & Rosemary-infused Campari:
250ml Campari
3 lavender sprigs
2 rosemary sprigs
Method
For the lavender and rosemary-infused Campari: Add the Campari, rosemary sprigs and lavender to a jar. Seal it and leave to infuse for 24h or to taste. Strain before using.
Add all the ingredients to a wine glass full of ice and give it a quick stir to combine. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of rosemary or thyme.
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