Campari Sour

Name: Campari Sour
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

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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.