Campari is an alcoholic apéritif (20.5%, 21%, 25% or 28% ABV, depending on the country in which it is sold) obtained from the infusion of herbs and fruit (including chinotto) in alcohol and water. It is a bitters characterized by its dark red color.

Campari is often used in cocktails and is commonly served with soda water, wine, or citrus juice. It is produced by the Campari Group, a multi-national company based in Italy.

The Negroni cocktail is made of 1 part gin, 1 part sweet vermouth, and 1 part bitters, traditionally Campari. It is considered an apéritif, a pre-dinner cocktail intended to stimulate the appetite.

Ingredients:

• 3cl (1.01 fluid onces) (one part) gin
• 3cl (1.01 fluid onces) (one part) sweet red vermouth
• 3cl (1.01 fluid onces) (one part) campari

Preparation:

Stir into glass over ice, garnish and serve.

The Orgasm is a cocktail that can be either served on the rocks or layered and drunk as a shooter. It is an IBA official cocktail.

There are many other versions of this popular mixed drink. One of those forms is remembered by “being made on your B.A.C.K.”, or made with Bailey’s, Amaretto, half and half (the C comes from cream), and Kahlúa, with each ingredient having a one part measure. Another variation contains Vodka, Amaretto, Triple Sec, White Creme de Cacao, and Light Cream. The light cream has a 1 oz (28.35 grams). contribution to this drink while the other ingredients have a 1/2 oz (56.7 grams). contribution. This variation of the recipe is more commonly known as a “Screaming Orgasm”. Cocktail recipes change over time with the addition and/or subtraction of their ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 3cl (1.01 fluid onces) (one part) Campari
• 3cl (1.01 fluid onces) (one part) sweet vermouth
• Dash of club soda

Preparation:

Shake well together, then pour over ice into glass. Garnish and serve.