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6 unusual facts about Campari


Campari

Campari is an essential ingredient in the classic Negroni cocktail, the Garibaldi cocktail, and in the Americano, which was named at a time when few Americans were aware of Campari.

Citrus myrtifolia

They are an essential flavoring agent of most Italian amari, of the popular Campari aperitif, and of several brands of carbonated soft drinks that are generically called "chinotto".

Fernanda Lessa

She first became famous in the year 2000 because of her photo appearing on the cover of GQ magazine, and because of a spot for Campari.

Hartwig Steenken

On 1 July 1977, Steenken broke the FEI's rules on amateurism by signing a sponsorship deal with Campari.

Lorraine Chase

After initially working as a model, Chase came to public attention in the mid 1970s when she began appearing in television adverts for Campari.

She became well known for her strong cockney accent and frequent use of cockney slang, and found fame through a series of television adverts for Campari before embarking on an acting career.


Augusto Daolio

He founded Nomadi in 1963, together with Beppe Carletti, Franco Midili, Leonardo Manfredini, Gualtiero Gelmini and Antonio Campari, remaining the historical co-leader of the band together with Carletti.

Beppe Carletti

He founded the Nomadi at the age of sixteen, together with Augusto Daolio, Franco Midili, Leonardo Manfredini, Gualtiero Gelmini and Antonio Campari.

Campari Group

In 2007 Gruppo Campari announced the acquisition of Cabo Wabo tequila, created by Van Halen leading singer Sammy Hagar, adding the Tequila-segment to the already wide portfolio.

Croton eluteria

Cascarilla bark is also used to flavour the liqueurs Campari and Vermouth.

Pascal Olivier Count de Negroni

In addition to his military accomplishments, Pascal Olivier has been credited with inventing the famous “Negroni Cocktail” (equal parts of Campari, Gin, and Sweet Vermouth, served in a short glass over ice and garnished with an orange slice).


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