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No Work, All Play
It’s unironically named after a hit ‘80’s TV show, it’s a visually arresting swirl of pink and cream, and it tastes even better than it looks. For the past few seasons, this drink has been the darling of the bar world, both in its original form and in updated versions.
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The Rise, Fall and Comeback of Aperitivo
How aperitivo became a staple in drinking culture
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How Bars Helped Shaping the LGBTQ+ movement
A deep dive into LGBTQ+ history, and its link with bar culture, thanks to Professor Daniel Hurewitz
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Drink Like a Local: 5 Bars in Rome You Can't Miss
The Eternal City: though famous for its history, landmarks and cuisine, Rome also offers equally superb experiences when it comes to drinking, and the recent Rome Bar Show proved it. Here is a shortlist of the five bars in Rome you must try, for a proper dive into the Capital’s night life. JERRY THOMAS SPEAKEASY […]
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Drink like a local: From Spritz To Limoncello
Discover the deep rooted history of Italian drinking culture and how it's no 'one size fits all'.
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THE MARGARITA GETS A MODERN DAY MAKEOVER
Is there a more adaptable, beloved drink than the Margarita? Negroni and Martini fans may protest, but the world’s most ordered drink is mixology’s version of an iconic pop star. The Margarita is constantly trying on new looks and personas, yet at its core remains true to itself. Cutting edge twists on the classic include […]
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WEDDING BARTENDING 101
At long last, here come the brides and grooms. As the return-to-normalcy post-lockdown trends gain steam, it looks like spring and summer 2022 will host many long-overdue weddings. This wedding season marks a return to form, with out-of-town guests, full venues, and stylish gatherings. For the bartending community, that translates into a need for signature […]
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Breakfast Meets Happy Hour
The Garibaldi From satisfying salty-sweet notes to the familiar tang of citrus. Breakfast ingredients have long provided a source of inspiration for cocktail flavor combinations that can appear from brunch to nightcaps. As the enduring popularity of the Garibaldi (made with Campari and fresh orange juice) and the Ramos Gin Fizz (made with raw egg […]
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The Black Bartender Has Always Been Part of American Cocktail Culture
By Tiffanie Barriere The Golden Age of cocktails (circa 1860 – 1933) coincides with several historical landmarks. The abolition of slavery, the rise of the big city following Emancipation, the beginning (and end) of Prohibition and the introduction of Black History Month. In 1915, historian Carter Woodson and prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland created Black […]
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The Shakerato
Ah, that fresh “It’s a New Year” feeling. Few things can top the optimism that comes with a built-in fresh start. The beginning of a new year calls for simplicity and minimalism. A much-needed bracing palate cleanser after the baroque flair of winter spices and the endless holiday swirl. Enter the Campari Shakerato. It is […]
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What 2021’s Biggest Trends Say About How We’re Drinking Now
2021 wasn’t exactly 2020 but the year still delivered its own special version of chaotic Loki energy, turning inertia into a monthslong post-pando (cautious) re-opening celebration. From the Phoenix-rising ascent of the Espresso Martini to the return, at long last, of bars and elegant cocktails that certainly, most definitely, were not made at home, here’s […]
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Thanksgiving, Imbibed
This month, our team of US Brand Ambassadors brings you their favorite Thanksgiving cocktails. From Celery Sours to Gravy Backs (yes, you read that right) to a cranberry-sauce inspired Manhattan. For a potluck-inspired drinks menu, but with a Campari Academy twist. Anne Louise Marquis, National Portfolio Brand Ambassador, is a lifelong vegetarian. Her Celery Leaf Sour, […]
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