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 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.
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol:
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 28.5
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 24
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 24
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 23
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 20
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 22
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 32
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 24
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 24
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 25
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 28.5
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 20
Category: Liqueurs / alc. cordials
Sub category: Bitter liqueurs (Amari, Fernet, Quinquina, Kina & China)
alc./vol: 17
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