Campari(1L)(1L)

<p>The rich, citrusy Liqueur that launched an Italian empire. </p><p><em>Gruppo Campari</em> was founded in 1860 by <em>Gaspare Campari</em>, the tenth son of a farmer, he became a waiter at the age of fourteen where he developed an interest in food service and beverages. He went on to launch a <em>series of very successful local bars</em> in Milan and started formulating his own Liqueurs and cocktail bitters in the basement. The rest is history. Today, Gruppo Campari owns some of<em> the most memorable </em>Spirits brands in the world, including Aperol, Appleton Estate Rum, Grand Marnier, Skyy Vodka, Wild Turkey Bourbon, Cabo Wabo Tequila, and dozens more.</p><p><em>Campari Liqueur </em>is the Apéritif that launched the billion-dollar Campari empire. It is technically a bitter Liqueur infused with fruits, herbs, and spices. The exact recipe is still a closely held <em>secret</em>. But most experts are certain that two of the primary flavoring botanicals are chinotto (a rare citrus fruit) and cascarilla (a Carbbean shrub with complex aromatics). Campari has become an <em>indispensable part of the Cocktail-maker’s toolkit</em>.</p><p><u>Smartass Corner:</u><em>Campari was originally colored with carmine dyes — a natural coloring agent derived from insects. This practice lasted all the way until 2006, when neutral food colorings replaced the old ways.”</em></p>