Campari and Soda

This drink is not for the feint of heart, or anyone who wants a quick drinking spirit.

Campari and Soda
Campari
Soda

Most people can't handle the taste of Campari, but I love bitter drinks, so it's up my alley. I only tried this drink after watching The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. This is a drink that you have to sip to enjoy. Drink it too fast and it's too bitter. But take it slow, and you can really appreciate the flavor.

The Americano

I've been drinking Campari and Soda for a while now, mostly so that I can be like Steve Zissou, but also because its damn good. Campari isn't for most people (i.e. people who like sweet drinks) but I love it, but then again I also love a good DIPA. The bottle of Campari I have in my possession now is the prize from a four liquor store scavenger hunt--even the Wines and Spirits superstore by the mall only ever seems to have one bottle at a time.

The Americano
1 Part Campari
1 Part Sweet Vermouth
Soda to fill the rocks glass

This is an interesting combination of sweet an bitter. It seems to me that this is a drink for people who want to drink Campari but can't handle it on its own merits, much like the Rusty Nail for Scotch drinkers. I'll stick to drinking my Campari with orange seltzer