Back in 2013 Joaquín Simó (of Death & Co., NY) was handed a bottle of Smith & Cross overproof Jamaican rum and his first instinct was to stir it down in a Negroni in place of gin.…
CAMPARI COCKTAILS
Campari is a unique, Italian aperitif like no other. Characterised by it’s deep red colour and intensely bitter flavours. It varies greatly in acoholic percentage depending on country, ranging from 20.5% to 28.5%.
Campari is commonly served with soda or orange juice in Italy. It’s also a popular ingredient in cocktails such as the Negroni or Americano.
The Boulevardier is boozy, bitter and sweet. It was first created by Erskine Gwynne, the publisher of a magazine (named Boulevardier) for expats living in Paris in the 1920s.…
Originally name 'Breakfast in Milan' and created at Jamie Oliver's in London - inspired by the Negroni and Breakfast Martini.…
The Spritz then evolved into the Venetian Spritz, incorporating the bitter component - bitter liqueurs including Select, Aperol, Campari or Cynar. The Venetian Spritz has transformed over the years.…
A spicy tequila-based Negroni riff by Andrew from The Humble Garnish. Named after a group of islands in South America - shared by Chile and Argentina.…
The Psycho Killer cocktail is an unlikely combination of ingredients - cacao-infused bitter Campari, vibrant banana liqueur, rich chocolate liqueur and absinthe, bringing hints of anise.…
A Boulevardier is a close relation to the Negroni - using a bourbon or rye whiskey in place of gin. This riff on the Boulevardier calls for a chocolatey infused Campari and Mr Black Coffee Amaro for a unique…
First served in an Italian cafe around 1860. It derives its name from the birthplaces of it's ingredients - Campari from Milan and Vermouth di Torino from Turin.…
The Campari Cocktail leverages the neutral flavour of vodka to suppress its bitterness. Adequate dilution and a twist of lemon makes this spirit-forward mix an ideal appetiser.…
The Bermuda Hundred is a variation on the classic Jungle Bird tiki cocktail. The Bermuda Hundred calls for gin whilst the Jungle Bird calls for a bolder, richer spirit base of a Dark Jamaican Rum.…