Campari (bitter aperitif)
Campari
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Campari was invented in Novara, Piedmont in 1860 by Gaspare Campari. Its recipe (with over 60 botanicals) remains a trade secret. Its vivid red colour once came from carmine dye made from insects.
Il Campari e soda è un classico aperitivo italiano.
Campari and soda is a classic Italian aperitif.
Il Campari è un bitter a base di erbe e spezie.
Campari is a bitter made from herbs and spices.