Wondering what the best Campari cocktails are? If you’ve got a bottle of Campari to use up, I’ve got you covered with this guide! There are so many delicious drinks to choose from, besides the standard Negroni.
Do you have a bottle of Campari that’s been hanging around in your liquor cabinet forever? Wondering how to use it up? I’ve rounded up all the best Campari recipes in one place.
Because… there are so many amazing Campari drinks out there!
What is Campari?
- Campari is a low-alcohol bitter spirit used famously in a Negroni, Campari Spritz, and Boulevardier. It comes from Milan, Italy, and is made with a blend of natural ingredients, like citrus peel, roots, herbs, and flowers, giving it a sweet and herbal flavor. All of these qualities make Campari an aperitif, AKA a drink meant to warm up your digestive system before a meal.
I typically use it to make a simple Campari Spritz, but it’s also a key ingredient to many cocktail recipes!
Pro Tip: If you’re not a fan of the bitter notes in Campari, you’ll probably be more partial to Aperol. Aperol is very similar to Campari but this Italian apertif is more sweet and less bitter. Try swapping it in place of the Campari in many of these cocktails.
ℹ️ Read about the differences between Campari and Aperol here.
So let’s get started!
The BEST Campari Cocktails: The Lineup
The Jungle Bird Cocktail is the grown-up fruity cocktail you’ve been looking for! It’s a tropical and refreshing rum and pineapple drink that’s balanced with the subtle bitter qualities of Campari.
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Frozen Brunch Punch is a fruity, tropical drink with a mix of Campari and rum, hints of orange, and lots of pineapple. It’s blended together with plenty of ice to make the perfect, refreshing frozen cocktail for warm spring and summer days.
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Vibrant red and bracingly bitter—with just the right amount of sweetness to balance—Campari is a bartop beauty that we consider to be a must-have mixer. Meet the Campari Spritz!
Get the RECIPE from The Modern Proper
The Negroni Sbagliato is an Italian Campari cocktail made with equal parts Campari, Vermouth, and Prosecco.
Get the RECIPE from Berly’s Kitchen
Death Eater Negroni: This drink is such spooky fun! It requires nothing fancy, just mix everything in a glass, add ice, and done!
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
The bicicletta cocktail is a refreshing Italian spritz made from Campari, white wine and club soda. It’s a perfect alfresco cocktail for a warm summer day.
Get the RECIPE from Another Cocktail Blog
Americano Cocktail – This cocktail is bright, citrusy, and perfect as a summery treat at the end of the day. Simply mix the ingredients over ice and enjoy!
Get the RECIPE from Jo Cooks
The mezcal negroni is a simple, smoky twist on the classic bitter cocktail featuring bitter Campari and sweet vermouth.
Get the RECIPE from Another Cocktail Blog
This pretty…and very pink…Raspberry Thyme Negroni Sour was inspired by the Valentino pink that’s been everywhere in fashion this summer!
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Sip a beautifully hued Negroni, a classic Italian cocktail that is refreshingly bitter, and easy to make. Try one today!
Get the RECIPE from Rachel Cooks
The only difference between a Campari Gin Fizz and a Campari Gin Sour is club soda. They’re both light gin cocktails made with campari and lemon juice.
Get the RECIPE from Well Seasoned Studio
Looking for a refreshing and low-alcohol cocktail? Look no further than Campari Soda! Our step-by-step guide and variations make it easy to create your perfect Campari Soda at home.
Get the RECIPE from Baking Ginger
The Siesta Cocktail is tart and delicious! Sweet and bitter, this recipe includes grapefruit juice, Campari, tequila, and lime juice.
Get the RECIPE from So Happy You Liked It
This Orange Blossom Cocktail is made with reposado tequila. Campari, and homemade orange blossom syrup. Great balance of sweet and bitter!
Get the RECIPE from The Healthful Ideas
Bitterness balances with sweet in this Campari old fashioned. It’s a lovely twist that evolves as the ice melts and the the cocktail dilutes.
Get the RECIPE from Cocktail Contessa
Craving a fun new Tequila cocktail? Try this delicious, slightly bitter, Campari Margarita with freshly squeezed orange juice!
Get the RECIPE from The Healthful Ideas
The Old Pal cocktail is a classic rye whiskey cocktail that everyone should know how to make! Super delicious and super easy to make – only 3 ingredients!
Get the RECIPE from Sidewalk Shoes
The Garibaldi is a fruity, bittersweet brunch cocktail that’s easy but so satisfying! At its simplest, it takes just two ingredients to make: Campari and orange juice.
Get the RECIPE from Moody Mixologist
Campari Tonic is a refreshing cocktail made with the Italian aperitif, tonic and lime. A delicious drink for your summer happy hours.
Get the RECIPE from Swirls of Flavor
This tropical twist on the Campari Soda is a fun way to add flavor while softening the bitterness of the liqueur. An easy infusion is the key to adding pineapple flavor without the added sweetness of a syrup, or the tartness of fresh pineapple juice.
Get the RECIPE from Moody Mixologist
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Wondering what the best Campari cocktails are? I’ve got you covered with this guide! Here's 20+ delicious Campari drinks to choose from. Try this Jungle Bird Cocktail. It’s a tropical and refreshing rum and pineapple drink that’s balanced with the subtle bitter qualities of Campari.
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Servings: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces dark rum
- 1 ½ ounces pineapple juice
- 3/4 ounce Campari
- ½ ounce lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ ounce simple syrup
To Garnish:
- Pineapple leaves (optional)
- Pineapple wedge (optional)
- Maraschino cherry (optional)
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake well, until chilled.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish, as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- A cocktail shaker is the best tool to use when putting the drink together. If you don’t have one, you can use a sealed mason jar or any other airtight container instead.
- Is it too boozy? Tone down the alcohol by only using .5 to 1 ounce of rum and only a .5 ounce of Campari.
- To give the cocktail a frothy and silky smooth head, shake the ingredients (except the ice) + one egg white together in the cocktail shaker for 30 seconds. Add a handful of ice and shake again until cold. Strain over ice and enjoy!
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Equipment
Cocktail Shaker
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
