I like simple drinks that bring out the best of each ingredient; this one does it perfectly. You can sweeten the drink with a touch of superfine sugar if the bitterness of Campari bothers you, but I happen to love love love it. It’s also a great base for granita. And you could even add a splash of soda to this drink but I like the point when the ice melts just a bit and melds everything together.
3 ounces freshly-squeezed blood orange juice
1.5 ounces Campari
super fine sugar, to taste
Mix orange juice and Campari in shaker and mix well; add sugar for sweeter drink. Pour over cocktail ice and garnish with orange slice. Makes one cocktail but you might as well make a batch because it’s really really tasty.
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