Campari

Campari is an iconic Italian aperitif, created by Gaspare Campari in 1860 in Milan, and has since become one of the world’s most famous bitter liqueurs. Its secret recipe contains more than 60 botanical ingredients, including herbs, spices, and citrus fruits, giving it a complex and distinctive flavor profile. Originally, its vibrant red color came from cochineal-derived carmine, but since 2006, artificial coloring has been used. Its aroma is spicy and citrusy, with notes of bitter orange peel, herbs, and floral accents. The taste is intensely bittersweet, where bitter orange, rhubarb, and spicy notes create a perfect balance. It is excellent on its own, with soda, or as the base for classic cocktails like the Negroni.