The bright red color is produced artificially. Until 2006, carmine, a dye made from crushed insects, was used. Now, the dye is synthetic.
My wife is a Campari fan. She especially likes Negronis. The Campari soda made for a fine summer drink and was awfully pretty. It looked especially nice in our cobalt blue glasses but alas, that was more difficult to capture photographically. My recipe comes from The New York Bartender's Guide.
I don't think that sounds like something I would like, but I could be wrong.
ReplyDeleteI think it's fair to say that Campari is an acquired taste.
DeleteIs a Capari soda sweetened at all?
ReplyDeleteThis recipe is not but add sweet vermouth to the mix and you have an Americano.
DeleteI wish more people knew fun drink! I've never had it but it's nice to hear more about it in case someone offers me one. I heard Negroni's "particularly well-suited to springtime imbibing" so no wonder she likes it.! What a great insight, and you have yourself a most excellent one Armchair
ReplyDeleteThanks, Maurice! It's always great to hear from you.
DeleteI've never had Campari. If it's bitter, then what makes it yummy?
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
You're not a coffee drinker, are you?
DeleteI will admit, the bitter takes some getting used to. I doubt I would play around with Campari much myself if my wife weren't a fan. But a big part of what is so interesting to me about cocktails is experimenting with flavor on a basic level. For next week, I will be looking at a drink that tastes quite a lot like a cranberry, even though it doesn't involve any cranberries in the recipe.
You're right. I don't like coffee.
DeleteProbably iffy on hoppier beers, too?
DeleteThe few times I could drink I loved Campari. Especially with the little cheese crackers I use to make. About 100 years ago.
ReplyDeletecheers, parsnip and thehamish
It does go nicely with a salty snack.
DeleteSounds like something my husband would like. He doesn't like sweet drinks.
ReplyDeleteSweet it is not.
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