Campari Cocktails For Valentine's Day

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If you're looking for Campari cocktails to try, this recipe is super simple. It's full of bright notes and stand-out color. The red color of this Campari drink makes it the perfect Valentine's Day cocktail!

I've shared many cocktail recipes over the years, but I have never used Campari in a cocktail before but knew that the bright red color would make the perfect Valentine's Day cocktail. Isn't it pretty? Campari is a liqueur that is made with the infusion of herbs and fruits. So delicious.

For Valentine's Day, you might also like this red martini which is much more savory: Spicy Tomato Martini

Ingredients For These Campari Cocktails

There are so many Campari cocktails you can make (including the classic, Negroni), but this cocktail uses just four ingredients.

Campari
Gin
Cran-Raspberry Juice
Lime

Read and print the full recipe below.

Making Campari cocktails — How to Make Campari Cocktails

This cocktail is really easy to make. All you have to do is add all the ingredients to a shaker, shake it up, and strain into a glass.

I like to add a lime wheel as a garnish.

A Tip When Making This Campari Drink

When making this cocktail (or any cocktail that uses a citrus garnish), freeze the lime wheel ahead of time. That way when you add it to your cocktail glass, it acts like an ice cube keeping your drink cold.

This way, your drink stays cold without being diluted by melting ice!

You can print out the recipe for these Campari drinks, below.

Facts About Using Campari In Cocktails

What is Campari?

Campari is an Italian liqueur that is infused with herbs and fruits. It is considered a bitters and has a deep red color.

Is Campari The Same As Aperol?

Aperol and Campari no the same thing, but they are similar. but different. Both are Italian aperitifs and used in many of the same cocktails.

What Pairs Best With Campari?

Campari is most often paired with other alcohols like gin, vermouth and rum. It is used in some tequila cocktails. Overall, it pairs well with flavors such as orange and grapefruit.

Can You Drink Campari Straight?

Most people do not take shots of Campari, though you can. It's most commonly used in other cocktails or combined with soda water if used on it's own.