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Bitter citrus apéritif

Don’t be fooled by the rosy citrus hue; this is an unparalleled bitter flavor. Although they’re usually sold in full-size bottles, bitter citrus apéritif are often used in the same way you’d use bitters – a small amount, to balance out sweet flavors in a drink.

Campari is de rigueur in drinks that call for this ingredient, although nearly as many call for Aperol, a much sweeter (though still bitter) brand.

Also Known As

  • Campari
  • Aperol
  • Cappelletti Aperitivo Americano
  • Gran Classico Bitter
  • Luxardo Bitter
  • Ibisco Bitter Liqueur
  • Contratto Bitter
  • Luna Amara
  • Leopold Bros. Aperitivo
  • Meletti 1870
  • Martini & Rossi Riserva Speciale Bitter

Cocktails that use Bitter citrus apéritif

212 cocktail with tequila, Aperol and grapefruit juice 212 Ajax cocktail with genever, cherry brandy, maraschino, Aperol, balsamic vinegar, orange peel, and nutmeg Ajax Americano cocktail with Campari and club soda Americano Astor Martini cocktail with Campari and grapefruit juice Astor Martini Bitter Spritz cocktail with Aperol or Campari, sparkling wine, and sparkling water Bitter Spritz Blackberry Spritz cocktail with Campari, grapefruit juice, blackberry jam, and sparkling wine Blackberry Spritz Boulevardier cocktail with bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth Boulevardier Campari Aranciata cocktail with Campari and orange soda Campari Aranciata Cuzco cocktail with kirsch, pisco brandy, Aperol, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup Cuzco Don Gorgon cachaça and brown sugar syrup cocktail recipe Don Gorgon Ferrari cocktail with Campari and Fernet Branca Menta Ferrari Garibaldi cocktail with Campari and orange juice Garibaldi Garibaldi Spritz cocktail with Campari, orange juice, and prosecco Garibaldi Spritz Jasmine cocktail with gin and Campari Jasmine Jungle Bird cocktail with rum and Campari Jungle Bird Left Hand cocktail with bourbon and Campari Left Hand Lost Lake cocktail with rum and passion fruit syrup Lost Lake Lucien Gaudin cocktail with gin, Campari, triple sec, and dry vermouth Lucien Gaudin May Day cocktail with gin, Aperol, lemon, simple syrup, rhubarb bitters, and Champagne May Day Melon Stand cocktail with gin, watermelon juice, lemon juice, Aperol and simple syrup Melon Stand Mula Pomelo Negroni cocktail with gin, Campari and sweet vermouth Negroni Negroni Sbagliato cocktail with Campari and sparkling wine Negroni Sbagliato Nice Nice bourbon cocktail Nice Nice Old Town Vodka Punch cocktail with Aperol and elderflower liqueur Old Town Vodka Punch Oranges, Etc. cocktail with orange juice, Aperol, orange vodka, Grand Marnier, Lillet Blanc, orange bitters, lemon juice, and lemon soda Oranges, Etc. Other Left cocktail with bourbon and Campari Other Left Pan Am cocktail with rum and Aperol Pan Am Part Time Lover cocktail with tequila and elderflower liqueur Part-Time Lover Restraining Order cocktail with tequila and Aperol Restraining Order Right Hand Safe Passage Samarian Sunset cocktail recipe with tequila, Campari, lime juice, orange juice and simple syrup Samarian Sunset Sandia cocktail with blanco tequila, Aperol, watermelon juice, lemon juice, and ginger syrup Sandia Shower Spritz cocktail with Pamplemousse LaCroix, Aperol, St. Germain, and a pinch of salt. Shower Spritz Sideways in Reverse South Slope cocktail with gin, Aperol, Lillet Blanc, orange curaçao, and lemon juice South Slope Sweet Olive Teresa cocktail with Campari and creme de cassis Teresa Veronica Rose cocktail with Aperol, rose syrup, orange bitters, and sparkling wine Veronica Rose

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