The return of Campari
Dec 18, 2019, 10:15 am
#31
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Dec 18, 2019, 10:26 am
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Dec 18, 2019, 10:43 am
#33
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In the Admirals Club in SFO (I think) a little while ago I asked for a Negroni and was met with a blank stare. I explained "one part gin, one part campari, and one part red vermouth - then stir with ice". After a discussion as to what red vermouth was I got distracted with my book. A few minutes later I was handed a pint glass, containing two double shots of each by my reckoning. No charge despite not even offering the strange drink ticket as nothing was a "premium spirit".
Dec 18, 2019, 11:04 am
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Has there been a Campari shortage recently? Amazon Fresh no longer has it available, nor does the branch of Tesco Metro where I used to pick up a bottle. I have had to order it Prime delivered to the office!
Dec 18, 2019, 11:38 am
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In the Admirals Club in SFO (I think) a little while ago I asked for a Negroni and was met with a blank stare. I explained "one part gin, one part campari, and one part red vermouth - then stir with ice". After a discussion as to what red vermouth was I got distracted with my book. A few minutes later I was handed a pint glass, containing two double shots of each by my reckoning. No charge despite not even offering the strange drink ticket as nothing was a "premium spirit".
Dec 19, 2019, 5:22 am
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In the Admirals Club in SFO (I think) a little while ago I asked for a Negroni and was met with a blank stare. I explained "one part gin, one part campari, and one part red vermouth - then stir with ice". After a discussion as to what red vermouth was I got distracted with my book. A few minutes later I was handed a pint glass, containing two double shots of each by my reckoning. No charge despite not even offering the strange drink ticket as nothing was a "premium spirit".
For the best (read lethal) Negroni go to the 'home' of Campari when you're next in Milan: Camparino in Galleria (https://www.camparino.com/en) in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II on corner with Piazza Duomo. The bar is the best place to enjoy a generous glass of Negroni, or two, whilst admiring the ornate Italian craftmanship of the interior.
Dec 19, 2019, 5:47 am
#39
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I was surprised that the humble negroni did not feature on the relatively extensive EK cocktail list, so with that in mind, theres not much hope for BA
Dec 19, 2019, 6:12 am
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Similar story when flying Emirates J to Australia a few years ago. Cabin crew happy to oblige - they were pleased as punch (pun?) when gave them 10 out of 10 for the perfect Negroni, and the second one ensured a sound sleep
For the best (read lethal) Negroni go to the 'home' of Campari when you're next in Milan: Camparino in Galleria (https://www.camparino.com/en) in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II on corner with Piazza Duomo. The bar is the best place to enjoy a generous glass of Negroni, or two, whilst admiring the ornate Italian craftmanship of the interior.
For the best (read lethal) Negroni go to the 'home' of Campari when you're next in Milan: Camparino in Galleria (https://www.camparino.com/en) in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II on corner with Piazza Duomo. The bar is the best place to enjoy a generous glass of Negroni, or two, whilst admiring the ornate Italian craftmanship of the interior.