Bitter Giuseppe
A bartender's favorite that pairs Campari with Cynar (artichoke amaro) for a deeply bitter, complex cocktail. This low-ABV sipper has become a cult classic at cocktail bars and is trending as drinkers develop more sophisticated palates. Named for a legendary Italian uncle. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1 oz Campari
- 1.5 oz Cynar
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy with roasted artichoke hearts, burrata with bitter greens, or a composed salad of endive and radicchio. The deeply bitter, complex profile demands equally sophisticated vegetable-forward dishes.
Instructions
Combine Campari, Cynar, lemon juice, and orange bitters in a shaker
Fill with ice and shake briefly
Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube
Garnish with a lemon twist
Tips
This is a bartender's handshake cocktail — order it to show you know your stuff The bitterness is real — this isn't for beginners, it's for amaro lovers A thin grapefruit twist instead of lemon adds another layer of citrus bitterness