Italian red bitter liqueurs
Words by Simon Difford
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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Campari Bitter
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25
Martini Riserva Speciale Bitter
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 28.5
Galliano L'Aperitivo
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 24
Luxardo Bitter Liqueur
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25
Nottingham Forest il Bitter di Milano
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25
Nardini Bitter
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 24
Tuvè Bitter
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25
Amaro D'udine Red
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 23
Salers Gentian Blue Cap
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25
Carpano Botanic Bitter
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25
Adelaide Hills Distillery Bitter Orange
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 20
Contratto Bitter
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 22
Granada Vallet
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 32
St. George Bruto Americano
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 24
Økar Island Bitter
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 24
Vincenzi Bitter Aperitivo
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25
Bitter Fusetti Acadèmia Edition
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25
