The Campari & Soda Is More Than Just a Serve
Tracing the history of the bittersweet combo from the very invention of the aperitivo cocktail to modern Milanese drinking culture.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Tracing the history of the bittersweet combo from the very invention of the aperitivo cocktail to modern Milanese drinking culture.
From freezing the bottle to selecting the perfect bubbly water, it’s the subtle details that make the drink infinitely permutable and perpetually enjoyable.
With its deceptively simple build and characteristically bittersweet kick, the Campari & Soda has never been more relevant.
A simple mixture of Campari and bitter orangeade, the Cardinale was once the spritz of southern Italy.
Here's how to turn the two-ingredient Italian classic into a master class in pairing vermouth and bitter liqueurs.