Italian red bitter liqueurs

Words by Simon Difford

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There are numerous Italian bright crimson-coloured bittersweet liqueurs, but Campari is the best-known internationally. Campari is on the drier side of bittersweet than some others and they tend to be 20% to 28% alc./vol.. These apéritif liqueurs are flavoured with an infusion of herbs and fruits (including chinotto, cascarilla and grapefruit) in beet neutral alcohol and water.

The brilliant red colour that typifies these liqueurs was originally due to the use of carmine dye, derived from crushed cochineal (Dactylopius coccus) beetles, but most brands (including Campari) now use alternative colourings.

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Strucchi Bitter image

Strucchi Bitter

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol:

Campari Bitter image

Campari Bitter

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25

Martini Riserva Speciale Bitter image

Martini Riserva Speciale Bitter

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 28.5

Galliano L'Aperitivo image

Galliano L'Aperitivo

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 24

Luxardo Bitter Rosso image

Luxardo Bitter Rosso

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25

Nottingham Forest il Bitter di Milano image

Nottingham Forest il Bitter di Milano

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25

Nardini Bitter image

Nardini Bitter

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 24

Tuvè Bitter image

Tuvè Bitter

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25

Strega Bitter 900 Rosso image

Strega Bitter 900 Rosso

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25

Amaro D'udine Red image

Amaro D'udine Red

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 23

Carpano Botanic Bitter image

Carpano Botanic Bitter

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25

Adelaide Hills Distillery Bitter Orange image

Adelaide Hills Distillery Bitter Orange

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 20

Contratto Bitter image

Contratto Bitter

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 22

Granada Vallet image

Granada Vallet

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 32

St. George Bruto Americano image

St. George Bruto Americano

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 24

Økar Island Bitter image

Økar Island Bitter

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 24

Vincenzi Bitter Aperitivo image

Vincenzi Bitter Aperitivo

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25

Bitter Fusetti Acadèmia Edition image

Bitter Fusetti Acadèmia Edition

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25

Campari Bitter 28.5% alc./vol. image

Campari Bitter 28.5% alc./vol.

Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 28.5

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