"Campari" is a liqueur of purple-red color,cooked on the basis of fruits and various aromatic herbs. Because of the spicy-bitter taste, it can be attributed to "bitters", which, as a rule, have a very strong flavor. Probably, that's why they are often used for making all kinds of cocktails. Experts say that there are hundreds of different recipes for such drinks. Any cocktail with "Campari" is a great aperitif. And they are not difficult to cook at all.
The very first cocktail with "Campari" was created insixties of the 19th century. Invented it himself Gaspard Kampari, the founder of the famous bitter liquor. Wanting to somehow dilute the tart drink, he decided to mix it with sweet vermouth. As a result, a fragrant product was obtained, to which the barman is entitled "Milano-Torino". There is a very reasonable explanation for this. After all, the main ingredient of the drink (bitter Campari) comes from Milan, and the red vermouth comes from Turin. However, later such a cocktail with the "Campari" began to be called differently. It happened in the years of the First World War, when the American troops rendered invaluable assistance to the Italian army. Local soldiers generously treated allies in bars, celebrating the victory. According to legend, this is what prompted Gaspar Kampari to give his drink a new name. In gratitude for helping his country, he called the cocktail "Americano". According to the recipe, the following ingredients are needed: 30 ml of Campari liqueur and red vermouth (for example, Cinzano Rosso), as well as a little soda (to taste).
Technology of preparation of a drink:
For this drink, glasses of "old fashion" are usually used. To decorate from above, you can put a small curl of lemon peel.
On the basis of "Americano" was created anothera popular cocktail with "Campari". His inventor is the French General Pascal-Olivier Count de Negroni. Like a real Corsican, he preferred stronger drinks. Using the already known recipe, the count only replaced the soda with gin. And that his drink was different from the others, he asked to decorate a glass with a thin slice of orange. In this form, the cocktail was named after him. To cook it at home, you will need: 1/3 gin, Campari liqueur and sweet vermouth.
Method of preparation:
This cocktail is quite originalbitter-spicy taste. In it, the tartness of the liqueur is perfectly combined with the juniper freshness of gin and the pleasant sweetness of vermouth. This drink has a very good relaxing effect. Therefore, it is better not to drink before eating, but on the eve of a fun party.
Today, almost every domestic baryou can order mixed drinks, created on the basis of the famous "Kampari" liqueur. Cocktails, recipes and methods of preparation of many of them are on the official list of the International Bartenders Association. Take, for example, a drink with an unusual name "Catch Me". To make it, you need the following ingredients: 70 milliliters of pink vermouth, 30 milliliters of "Campari" liqueur, 60 milliliters of cherry syrup, 30 milliliters of lime juice, 5 ice cubes, 60 milliliters of tonic and a slice of lime.
The drink is prepared as follows:
The preparation of such a drink takes no more than two minutes. The result is simply an amazing product with a wonderful fruit aroma.
Among the drinks that are associated with the stories of Italy,special attention should be paid to the cocktail "Campari Orange". It is also called "Garibaldi". A fragrant drink was given the name of the famous military leader Giuseppe Garibaldi, who in the 19th century led the war for the liberation of the Italian people. The bitterness of the cocktail speaks of the suffering of people, and its color is as brightly red as the great chief's jacket, which he constantly worn during the battle. This drink is easy to prepare at home, having the following mandatory ingredients: 150 milliliters of orange juice, 50 milliliters of liqueur Campari, 200 grams of ice cubed and 1 orange peel (or lemon).
For work you will need a high glass "highball". But some bartenders prefer to use the "old fashion". Then you need:
The original combination of fresh juice and bitter liquor acts refreshingly, and also gives a great burst of energy and strength.
What else can you make cocktails based on"Campari"? There is where to fool around fantasies. Take, for example, a cocktail "Rosie". It was invented by a typical waitress from Los Angeles called Rose Smart. The girl decided to do something nice for her friend about her upcoming betrothal. The drink immediately became popular and received the name of its creator. Everyone can prepare it. To do this, you need: 40 milliliters of "Campari", 10 milliliters of any orange liqueur, 80 milliliters of grapefruit juice, a little champagne and 1 cup of orange.
The drink is prepared very quickly:
Serve this drink with a straw. This wonderful invigorating cocktail will be a real decoration for any youth party.
It is not at all difficult to cook all kinds of cocktails with "Campari" at home. For this we need only:
But not everyone in the home bar has, for example,Champagne or different types of vermouth. For such cases, you can use simpler options. To spend a pleasant evening in the company of guests, for example, a cocktail "Adriatic". It will require: 30 milliliters of Campari liqueur, 20 milliliters of any vodka, as well as 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and orange liqueur.
The technology of making this drink is extremely simple:
From such a cocktail guests will simply be delighted. He will lift everyone's spirits and become a good option for an aperitif before a feast.
