Campari Sour
The Quirky Foodster Team
Rocks glass
Glass
Orange slice
Garnish
Ingredients
- Campari — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 20 ml (3/4 oz)
- Simple syrup — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Egg white (optional) — 1
Method
- If using egg white, dry-shake all ingredients first.
- Add ice and shake hard until well chilled.
- Strain over fresh ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice.
Description: The Campari member of the sour family, showcasing its bitterness against bright citrus and a touch of sweetness.
Cultural Background: A modern craft-cocktail adaptation applying the classic sour format to Campari as the aperitif's popularity grew in the 2010s craft bar scene.
Tips: A dry shake before adding ice is essential if using egg white.
Variations: Swap simple syrup for orange marmalade dissolved in hot water for extra complexity.
Serving Suggestion: Serve over ice as a bittersweet, well-balanced sour.
Nutrition: Approx. 155 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is this too bitter for a sour?
A: The citrus and sweetener balance Campari's bitterness well, though it remains a notably more bitter sour than most.
- Campari — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 20 ml (3/4 oz)
- Simple syrup — 15 ml (1/2 oz)
- Egg white (optional) — 1
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