Spirits 8 Campari Cocktails for All Seasons By Food & Wine Editors Updated on February 27, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Victor Protasio Herby, citrusy, and pleasantly bitter, Campari is an Italian aperitivo that can be used in all kinds of drinks, from a simple Campari and soda to the classic Negroni. In this roundup, we've gathered some of our favorite Campari cocktail recipes, including a wintry spritz perfect for the holidays and a rosé-and-rum sangria with mixed berries. You'll find something to sip no matter what season it is. 01 of 08 Mediterranean Pink Lady © Tina Rupp Angus Winchester loves limoncello and Campari and wanted to combine them in a classic-style (that is, not overly esoteric or fussy) cocktail. The result is a pretty pink drink that's citrusy and crisp. Get the Recipe 02 of 08 Rosé Sangria with a Mixed-Berry Ice Ring © John Kernick Food & Wine's Justin Chapple uses a Bundt pan to make the ice ring for his delicious rosé-and-rum sangria. Get the Recipe 03 of 08 Late-Harvest Wine and Campari Cocktails © John Kernick When he's grilling on a hot summer night, Francis Mallmann invariably has a cool cocktail in his free hand. The extra-refreshing one here combines sweet wine and the bitter Italian aperitif Campari. Get the Recipe 04 of 08 Campari-Fennel Aperitif © Paul Costello Pleasantly bitter, herb-infused Campari is a bracing aperitif, especially when it's blended with a little sparkling wine as it is here. Neal Bodenheimer loves how the vivid-red Italian spirit tastes with fennel. "This is a perfect way to use up any leftover fennel fronds from the kitchen," he says. Get the Recipe 05 of 08 Gin-Campari Old-Fashioned © Marcus Nilsson Dave Kwiatkowski creates this variation on an old-fashioned by swapping gin for the whiskey. A splash of Campari adds bitterness and a rosy color. Get the Recipe 06 of 08 Negroni © Tina Rupp Hidetsugo Ueno currently uses the exquisite French Dolin rouge vermouth in his Negronis, but you may want to experiment with different sweet vermouths—Martini & Rossi, Cinzano, Carpano Antica Formula—or try a bittersweet one like Punt e Mes. Get the Recipe 07 of 08 Grapefruit Spritz Eva Kolenko We're bidding farewell to winter and embracing spring in this rosy cocktail, combining the last of winter's citrus with seasonal raspberries. Tart and bitter notes from the grapefruit juice and Campari are balanced by floral crème de framboise and raspberries. It's a cocktail worthy of your Easter, and a refreshing change from too-sweet lemonade or mimosas. Get the Recipe 08 of 08 Ruby Red Spritz Victor Protasio This rosy, bittersweet aperitif will prime your appetite. If you want it sweeter, add a dash of simple syrup, or replace the fizzy soda water with a splash of grapefruit soda. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit