Spumoni
Description
Spumoni, meaning 'to foam' in Italian, is a very drinkable cocktail combining Campari's bittersweet taste with grapefruit's tartness and tonic's refreshing carbonation. Features beautiful reddish color and can be enjoyed casually with beer-level alcohol content. Also popular as an aperitif.
Origin
Country of Origin: Italy (or Japan) （1900s）
Named after Italian 'Spumare' (to foam), but its actual origin has various theories. While considered Italian-born, there are also theories it was created in Japan, making it a mysterious cocktail. Loved as a representative Campari cocktail.
Birth Date Meaning
A free spirit who can sync with nature
The harmony of Campari's complex bitterness, natural tartness of grapefruit, and tonic's carbonation expresses a free spirit that can unite with nature's rhythm
Famous Quotes
- "True beauty lies in simplicity" - Italian proverb
Trivia
- Named after Italian 'Spumare' meaning 'to foam'
- Mysterious cocktail with theories suggesting it was actually created in Japan
- Campari is a traditional Italian liqueur with over 150 years of history
- Features complex flavors of Campari made from over 60 ingredients
- Perfect as aperitif as carbonation stimulates gastric juice secretion
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Campari - 30 ml
- Grapefruit juice - 45 ml
- Tonic water - 適量 ml
- Ice - 適量 pieces
Instructions:
- Fill tumbler with appropriate amount of ice
- Pour 30ml of Campari
- Add 45ml of grapefruit juice
- Top with tonic water
- Stir gently
- Garnish with grapefruit slice and lime wedge