Campari Grapefruit
Description
Campari Grapefruit is a simple yet complex cocktail that combines Italian herb liqueur 'Campari' with grapefruit juice. The distinctive bitterness of Campari perfectly matches the acidity of grapefruit, creating a well-balanced taste with moderate sweetness. It's suitable as an aperitif or during meals, and especially provides refreshing sensation during hot seasons.
Origin
Country of Origin: Italy （1860年代）
Around 1860, Gaspare Campari, a bartender in Milan, Italy, invented Campari. Various cocktails based on Campari were later created, and Campari Grapefruit became one of the beloved variations.
Birth Date Meaning
A person with bold courage and challenging spirit
The combination of Campari's distinctive bitterness and refreshing grapefruit represents courage to face difficulties and the spirit to challenge new things
Famous Quotes
- "Campari is like life - bitter but beautiful" - Gaspare Campari
Trivia
- Campari was created in 1860 by Gaspare Campari, a bartender in Milan, Italy
- The recipe and ingredients of Campari are still kept secret, using over 60 different ingredients
- Grapefruit is said to have fatigue recovery and hangover prevention effects
- Spumoni is a variation of this cocktail with tonic water added
- It's beloved as a versatile cocktail that can be enjoyed as an aperitif or during meals
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Campari - 45 ml
- Grapefruit juice - 適量 ml
- Ice - 適量 個
Instructions:
- Add ice to a rock glass
- Measure and pour 45ml of Campari into the glass
- Stir ice and Campari well to chill the liqueur
- Add grapefruit juice to fill the glass
- Stir lightly to combine
- Garnish with grapefruit slice if desired
- Serve immediately