DCist: Drink in the Details: Liquid Remedies

Petworthian

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:25:19 -0500

My favorite way to drink Campari is in a classic Negroni on the rocks. Super easy recipe, equal parts Campari, Dry Gin, and Sweet Vermouth. Garnish with an orange slice or lemon twist. Great cocktail before a nice meal!

hillrat

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:28:28 -0500

Never warmed up to Campari as an apertif, either. Almost as bad as green Chartreuse. I'll stick with white port, amontillado, armagnac, or some frozen aquavit. Skôl! I wish I had known that you liked aquavit, I just tossed a bottle when we were moving out here. Shots of rye bread? No thanks. I'm still scarred by my one experience with Campari in Switzerland. When the family was driving from Germany to Switzerland I had seen it on the billboards and we all assumed it was some sort of soda. So I ordered one at the restaurant and they brought it to me . . . when I was FUCKING EIGHT YEARS OLD!!! I took one sip and almost barfed. Did you know that shit is made with artichokes and beetle shells?

ychrome_esq

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:15:35 -0500

Fernet Branca is a great way to end an evening, intentionally or otherwise.

drivebyillusion

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:54:40 -0500

love, love, love Campari.

monkeyrotica

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:09:24 -0500

Never warmed up to Campari as an apertif, either. Almost as bad as green Chartreuse. I'll stick with white port, amontillado, armagnac, or some frozen aquavit. Skôl!

Brendan

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:25:23 -0500

I bought some Campari when stocking up my liquor cabinet. That stuff is nasty. Mixing it with soda and adding a spoonful of sugar didn't help it either.

stmove

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:31:24 -0500

Isn't that what bulimia is for? Digestifs are nice and all, but the tried and true "trip to the bathroom" to empty at both ends is how old school pilgrims did it. Yes siree.

Jaynuze

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:30:10 -0500

"today people commonly drink it to relieve stomach cramps and indigestion." or shoot it to prove their "manhood" ... this stuff is really strong flavored. Sometimes (most times) it takes a lot to keep it down, other times, it's great. Let this be a warning to anyone who rushes out to buy some of this stuff this week. I've only found two US towns that pride themselves on consuming this beverage: SF and Boston. Good luck!