Campari Sour
Campari Sour is a bitter, sour and creamy drink, with high flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 60 ml Campari
- 25 ml lime or lemon juice
- 20 ml rich simple syrup (2:1)
- 1 egg white (or pasteurized egg white)
- Drops of aromatic bitters (Angostura)
- Ice
Method
- Dry shake: shake the Campari, citrus juice, syrup, and egg white in a shaker without ice to emulsify and build foam.
- Add ice and shake hard to chill.
- Double strain into a rocks glass with ice.
- Dot the foam with drops of Angostura.
FAQ
What is in a Campari Sour?
A Campari Sour is made with 60 ml Campari, 25 ml lime or lemon juice, 20 ml rich simple syrup (2:1), 1 egg white (or pasteurized egg white), Drops of aromatic bitters (Angostura) and Ice.
When should you serve a Campari Sour?
A Campari Sour fits an aperitif and a classic.
What is the bartender tip for a Campari Sour?
Behind a bar, use pasteurized egg white or albumen for food safety. Fresh egg white works fine at home, but the dry shake is what gives you dense foam before the ice chills the drink.