Campari Archives | FactoryTwoFour The Original Lifestyle Thu, 08 Feb 2024 09:32:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Starting Summer with the Americano https://www.factorytwofour.com/starting-summer-americano/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:36:33 +0000 http://www.factorytwofour.com/?p=21485 Summer is finally upon us. As a teacher summer officially begins this week; it the last week with students and the season really starts off with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Starting this week and going throughout the summer I am going to be intermittently writing about my favorite refreshing yet classy and innovative summer cocktails. I will be focusing on creative takes on old classics as well as entirely new types of cocktails that are easy to make and […]

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]]> Summer is finally upon us. As a teacher summer officially begins this week; it the last week with students and the season really starts off with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Starting this week and going throughout the summer I am going to be intermittently writing about my favorite refreshing yet classy and innovative summer cocktails. I will be focusing on creative takes on old classics as well as entirely new types of cocktails that are easy to make and will wow anyone looking for a new and refreshing way to soak in this great season.

For this article I am going to cover the Americano; a low alcohol Campari-based sipping cocktail that is great for long and hot summer afternoons. First gather your ingredients:

  • 1 ½ oz Campari
  • 1 ½ oz sweet vermouth
  • Club soda or seltzer
  • Orange slice for garnish

Start by filling a classic cocktail tumbler with ice to pre-chill the glass. In an ice filled shaker mix the Campari and sweet vermouth, straining in to the ice filled tumbler and topping off with club soda or seltzer water (I prefer club soda). Finish the prep by garnishing your Americano with a slice of orange. The distinct and classy cocktail that results is a rooty, earthy, and full bodied experience that has only a slight hint of sweetness. At its core the Americano is a deep and etherial drink that is refreshing yet distinct and mature. The Americano can be adapted by using a bigger glass with more club soda or seltzer to create a very low abv drink that can be enjoyed all day long. 

Enjoy this amazing warm weather cocktail as you watch the days get longer and warmer from the comfort of your front porch.

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]]> An Everlasting Classic – The Original Negroni https://www.factorytwofour.com/everlasting-classic-original-negroni/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 22:07:01 +0000 http://www.factorytwofour.com/?p=20239 Some cocktails are eternal classics that everyone recognizes like the Manhattan, the Old Fashioned, and the Martini, but there are others that take craft cocktails to a wholly different level. As great as these standard choice selections are I tend to gravitate toward lesser known old world favorites and nothing is more tasty or unique than the original Negroni. Like all great craft cocktails the essence of this superb creation is based on the quality ingredients used to make it; […]

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]]> Some cocktails are eternal classics that everyone recognizes like the Manhattan, the Old Fashioned, and the Martini, but there are others that take craft cocktails to a wholly different level. As great as these standard choice selections are I tend to gravitate toward lesser known old world favorites and nothing is more tasty or unique than the original Negroni. Like all great craft cocktails the essence of this superb creation is based on the quality ingredients used to make it; settle for nothing but the best.

To make the best quality Negroni possible you always have to start with the original and unbeatable Campari Liqueur and add top shelf Gin and Vermouth. To make this pinnacle of elder cocktails I mixed 1 oz Campari, 1 oz Cinzano Vermouth Bianco, and 1 oz London Dry Gin in a cocktail shaker. Strain the cocktail into an ice filled rocks glass and garnish with a carefully cut twist of orange and strawberry halves.

Campari is the heart and soul of the Negroni with its delicate yet fully balanced fruit and herb palette that give the cocktail an unmistakable earthy and natural flavor that is unrivaled and unparalleled in the liqueur world. The London Dry Gin adds distinct juniper notes that refresh while the Cinzano Vermouth lends rooty and floral notes that really open up the whole flavor profile.

Up your classic cocktail game with this superb Negroni that will surprise and excite your guests. Plus, if you want to truly experience Campari be sure try it on its own over rocks or with a bit of soda water.

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