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Kingston Negroni
A bold rum-based reinterpretation of the Negroni that replaces gin with Jamaican funk and depth
Bitter · Citrus
Campari
Liqueur|Liqueurs|24% ABV|Milan, Italy
Campari is one of the most important aperitif bitter liqueurs in cocktail culture providing structure color and bittersweet balance to classic and modern recipes
Campari brings citrus peel herbal depth and gentle spice with balanced bitterness making it essential for Negroni Americano and Spritz serves
Flavor Profile
Sweetness
Medium
Bitterness
High
Acidity
Low
Body
Medium
Taste
BitterCitrusHerbal
Aroma
Orange PeelHerbsLight Spice
Texture
Medium
Known For
Classic Cocktails
NegroniAmericanoCampari Spritz
Modern Cocktails
Modern Aperitif HighballsCraft Spritz Variations
Signature Serves
Aperitif Serves
Pairings
Pairs Well With
GinSweet VermouthSoda Water
Recommended With
ProseccoOrange PeelCitrus
Avoid Pairing With
Cream Based Ingredients
Substitutes
Substitute With
Red Bitter Liqueur
Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Non Alcoholic Red Aperitif
similar aperitif bitter structure with variation in herbal balance
Serving Tips
Serve over ice with soda or sparkling wine for aperitif style drinks
Storage Tips
Store upright away from direct sunlight and heat
Buying Tips
Choose Campari for authentic Negroni structure and balanced bitterness
Mix it into something
Cocktails made with Campari
About Campari
What Does Campari Taste Like?
Bittersweet citrus forward with herbal depth and light spice notes
How It Is Made
Produced by infusing herbs roots and citrus peels in alcohol then balanced with sugar and natural coloring
How To Use Campari in Cocktails
Use in Negroni Americano and Spritz style cocktails
Best For
Classic Italian aperitif cocktails and modern spritz serves
A Bit of History
Campari was created in 1860 in Italy and became a foundational ingredient in classic European aperitif culture