Jasmine
The JASMINE comes from the family of Campari cocktails, though it has less of the Italian red bitter flavor as a Negroni. Gin and lemon juice dominate the mix, while orange liqueur and Campari assume supporting roles and round out...
Category: Aperol/Campari/Cynar
Old Pal
From the family of Campari cocktails comes the OLD PAL. While the Boulevardier shifts the Negroni from gin to bourbon, the Old Pal becomes a drier and less sweet version of the Boulevardier by shifting to rye and dry vermouth....
Americano
The AMERICANO is a milder version of other popular Campari drinks like the Negroni and Boulevardier. The Americano has no gin or bourbon like the aforementioned, but still combines with sweet vermouth. It’s diluted with club soda to yield a...
Rabo de Galo
The RABO DE GALO is reportedly the second most popular cocktail in Brazil. And for fans of it’s well-known #1 cocktail, the caipirinha, this is another delicious but different cachaca offering. It combines with Italian-made Cynar and sweet vermouth to...
Martinez
The MARTINEZ is a classic precursor to today’s gin martini. It’s also an old-world variation of the Manhattan dating back to the 1880’s. The most common mix calls for equal parts gin and sweet vermouth with dashes of both maraschino...
Mr. 404
MR. 404 is a sweet-sour vodka cocktail combining the flavors of elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and Aperol. Its holiday punch recipe was published by the Wall St. Journal recently. But it is an easy individual-sized cocktail — definitely not short...
Siesta
The SIESTA is a Campari and tequila mix that presents a sweet citrusy tartness more likely to refresh than put you to sleep … even if the sleepy-guy picture above suggests otherwise. The name is more likely given as a...
Bensonhurst
If you’re in the mood for a Manhattan, but would like a tasty variation, the BENSONHURST is a must. Replace the sweet vermouth of a Manhattan with dry vermouth. Then add splashes of maraschino liqueur and the Italian aperitif, Cynar,...
Aperol Spritz
The APEROL SPRITZ became well known as an aperitif refresher with origins from Italy. Aperol is the Campari-owned liqueur bitter with rhubarb, gentian root (found in Angostura bitters), cinchona bark, citrus oil from oranges and has a zesty orange hue...
Manhattan Minute*
The MANHATTAN MINUTE is self-created and is offered to the home bartender as a Manhattan substitute when preparation-time is short or good sweet vermouth is not available. Aperol replaces the sweet vermouth and bitters which comprise a traditional Manhattan, allowing...
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