An elegant and bitter Italian cocktail
The Cardinale is a sophisticated cocktail that originated in Rome in the 1950s. The drink was created by a bartender at the Hotel Excelsior for a cardinal, which gave the drink its name. With gin, dry vermouth and Campari, the Cardinale is a variation of the Negroni, but with a drier and more aromatic flavor profile. It is perfect as an aperitif and for those who appreciate balanced, bittersweet flavors.
- Type of drink: Old-Fashioned-style cocktails
- Metod: Stirred cocktails
- Origin: European drinks
Ingredients
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- 40 ml gin
- 30 ml dry vermouth
- 30 ml Campari
- Ice cubes
- An orange zest for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a tube glass with ice cubes.
- Add the gin, dry vermouth and Campari.
- Stir gently for about 30 seconds.
- Strain the drink into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with an orange zest.
Pro tips
- Use a high-quality gin and vermouth to balance the bitter notes of Campari.
- Adjust the amount of Campari if you prefer a milder bitterness.
- Serve well chilled to enhance the aromas and flavor.
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