Originally developed by Gaspare Campari in 1860 to serve in his Milan café, Campari is a proprietary infusion of aromatics, herbs and fruits. It is Italy’s most popular aperitif and its distinctive taste and vivid color make it a favorite for creating both classic and contemporary cocktails. Here you’ll find a recipe for a Classic Negroni and a few variations, The Americano and some other popular Campari cocktails.
PrintClassic Negroni
Here’s the original recipe for the classic Negroni cocktail, two unique, modern-day variations and three more easy Campari cocktails.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Drinks
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Campari
- 1 ounce Cinzano Rosso Vermouth (or other sweet vermouth)
- 3/4 ounce gin
Instructions
- Pour all the ingredients into a highball glass with ice. Garnish with a slice of orange.
The Americano
The Americano originated in Milan as the Milano-Torino. It was renamed after becoming popular with American tourists during prohibition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Campari
- 1 ounce Cinzano Rosso Vermouth (or other sweet vermouth)
- Soda
Instructions
- Pour all the ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of orange.
Pomegranate Negroni
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 ounce Campari
- 1/4 ounce grapefruit vodka
- 1/4 ounce Cinzano Sweet Vermouth
- 1/4 ounce Pama Liqueur
Instructions
- Served on the rocks in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
Roasted Orange Negroni
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 ounce sweet red vermouth
- 1–1/4 ounce Campari
- 1–1/4 ounce sparkling white wine
- 1 roasted orange wedge
- Orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- Place the orange wedge in a mixing glass and add vermouth. Muddle to release the charred orange bits into the vermouth. Add Campari and ice, and stir. Strain into a chilled ice-filled rocks glass and top with sparkling wine. Do not stir. Garnish with orange peel.
Notes
To make roasted oranges:
Slice oranges into wedges and cover with sweet red vermouth. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, remove oranges from the vermouth and grill until the sugar caramelizes and black specks form on the oranges.
Recipe created by mixologist Joe Campanale
Campari & Orange
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1–1/4 ounces Campari
- 4 ounces orange juice
Instructions
- Pour Campari and orange juice together over ice.
Campari & Soda
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 part Campari
- 4 parts soda
Instructions
- Pour Campari over ice and top with soda.
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