13 Campari cocktails
Use this bitter Italian aperitif in our drinks recipes, from a classic negroni to highballs, spritzes and more
Campari is an Italian aperitif, known for its assertively bittersweet taste and vibrant red colour. We've got some classic Campari gin cocktails for you to try – such a negroni – as well as other cocktails with Campari including an Americano and a clementine fizz.
Campari works well with lots of different ingredients – try swapping the gin for bourbon in a negroni to make a boulevardier, for example – and it's also delicious in simple serves. We like drinking it with soda water and lots of ice in summer, or adding a dash to IPA for a beer spritz.
Looking for the best gin for your negroni? Check out our round up of the best gins here. Need some fizz for your spritz? Find the best supermarket sparkling wines here. Now try our tea cocktails and vodka cocktails.
13 Campari cocktail recipes
Negroni
Campari makes up one-third of this ever-popular cocktail, ideal for sipping as an aperitif before a meal. Check out our quick and easy recipe here.
Spritz
Put your bottle of Campari to good use with this simple spritz, garnished with an orange slice and a green olive.
Boulevardier
Bourbon is used instead of gin for a rich, rounded taste in this autumnal take on a classic negroni.
Negroni highball
Try this negroni highball made with blood orange soda, lemon juice and orange bitters for a longer take on the original. The recipe comes from Italian restaurant Luca.
Campari spritz
Mix yourself an absolute classic – the campari spritz. Not as sweet as Aperol, Campari joins sparkling wine, sparkling water and a big wedge of orange in this cocktail.
Americano
This classic cocktail is a precursor of the negroni and makes for a lighter, less boozy aperitif.
IPA and Campari shandy
Make this sophisticated spin on a pub classic by swapping lemonade for Campari. It's flavourful and easy to drink, a lovely late summer/early autumn aperitif.
Christmas spiced negroni
This Christmas twist on a negroni uses spiced gin and festive flavours such as star anise, cinnamon and orange.
Blood orange Campari cocktail
The sweet orange juice in this cocktail balances the slightly bitter taste of Campari to make a refreshing apéritif.
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Campari clementine fizz
Whip up this tempting three-ingredient cocktail with Campari in just 10 minutes. Whether you dust off your juicer or buy shop-bought clementine juice, your guests will love this sparkling fizz.
Negroni sbagliato
Together, Campari, vermouth and prosecco make for a lighter negroni with a softer edge. An ideal aperitif for those who find the classic Italian cocktail a bit much.
Rhubarb and ginger negroni
This update on the negroni uses the usual suspects of Campari, vermouth and gin as well as rhubarb and ginger jam, balancing the classic bitter flavours with sweeter notes.
Passion amaro
The name of this drink is connected to the ingredients used – amaro in Italian means bitter. In this case, the Italian bitter Campari complements the tropical flavour of the passion fruit.
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