What is the best way to drink Campari?

How to serve Campari. Traditionalists serve it simply with two parts soda water to one part spirit, as in this Campari & soda. Ice is absolutely essential, and a slice of orange both lessens the spirit hit and accentuates the refreshing citrus flavour.

Do Italians drink Campari straight?

The liqueur has long been wildly popular in Italy, with Italians buying a bottled mix of Campari and soda as well as the usual bottles of straight Campari. A couple of fun facts: it’s labeled as an aperitif in the U.S. instead of a bitter, presumably to make it more appealing to the American palate.

Should you refrigerate Campari?

And to preserve the flavor of fruity, botanical Campari, tuck it in the fridge if you don’t finish that open bottle within a couple of days. It’s actually not necessary to keep this refrigerated, says deBary, because of the ways it’s processed and its alcohol content of 20%.

Is Campari good for health?

Originally from Trinidad, bitters are a combination of 38 medicinal herbs and spices that aid digestion. According to Debra, bottled bitters like Angostura or Peychaud’s or bitter liquors, like Campari or Pimm’s, are all good digestives.

Do you drink Campari before or after dinner?

Campari itself is designed to be an aperitif and in this recipe, it is paired with gin and sweet vermouth to create the ultimate before-dinner drink. This drink can prep your palate for any meal and is really nice when a Cornish game hen is the star of the table.

Is Campari an after dinner drink?

Apéritif. A digestif is the opposite of an apéritif, a drink enjoyed before a meal. Apéritifs, such as Campari, gin, and dry vermouth, tend to be dry or bitter and designed to whet the palate and wake up the digestive system.

How long does an opened bottle of Campari last?

Although you can store Campari in your pantry for many years when stored properly, we recommend having it within 6- 8 months of opening the bottle. Liqueurs which are made of herbs and fruits like Campari are at their peak taste for the first half-year.

What is the main flavor of Campari?

bittersweet
Campari has a strong bittersweet flavor, with notes of orange peel, cherry, clove, and cinnamon. It’s one of the most bitter liqueurs used in modern drinks.