Hot Campari
Description
Hot Campari is a heartwarming winter cocktail born in northern Italy's Alpine regions. By enveloping Campari's distinctive herbal bitterness with hot water, the aromas of over 60 spices and herbs become even more pronounced, creating a special drink that warms you from the core during cold seasons. The gentle sweetness of honey and refreshing acidity of lemon soften Campari's bitterness, resulting in a more approachable flavor. Like true friendship, it's a cup that holds warmth close to the heart.
Origin
Country of Origin: Italy (Northern Alpine region) （1940年代）
During World War II, mountain troops in northern Italy's Alpine regions created this drink by mixing Campari with hot water to warm their bodies against the harsh cold. After the war, locals added honey and lemon to develop it into a more delicious and approachable hot cocktail. It's now served as 'Campari Caldo' in luxury hotels and bars, continuing to be beloved as a winter staple drink.
Birth Date Meaning
A person who seeks a reliable friend for the heart
Like this cocktail where Campari's distinctive bitterness is embraced by warm water, it represents someone who seeks true friendship to overcome life's coldness and difficulties together. Like the healing power of hot drinks that warm the body in winter's cold, it signifies a personality that values deep bonds that support the heart and seeks to build trustworthy relationships
Famous Quotes
- "Cold tests friendship, warmth nurtures friendship" - Italian Alpine proverb
Trivia
- Hot Campari is traditionally enjoyed in northern Italy's Alpine regions during winter
- Warming Campari makes the aromas of over 60 herbs and spices more prominent, creating deeper flavors
- During World War II, Italian mountain troops used Campari mixed with hot water as a warming drink
- Traditionally served with lemon and honey, sometimes consumed as a cold prevention remedy
- Now served as 'Campari Caldo' in luxury hotel bars
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Campari - 40 ml
- Hot Water - 120 ml
- Honey - 1 tsp
- Lemon Juice - 小さじ1 tsp
Instructions:
- Warm the hot drink mug with hot water
- Discard the water and pour Campari
- Add honey and stir well
- Slowly pour 80-90°C hot water
- Add lemon juice and stir lightly
- Garnish with lemon slice and cinnamon stick
- Enjoy slowly while warm