Tag: Italian aperitivo

While both Aperol and Campari are Italian aperitifs, 7 out of 10 people in a 2018 VinePair poll found Aperol to be the more approachable of the two, primarily due to its gentler sweetness. The answer to which is sweeter is definitively Aperol, but understanding the nuances of their flavor profiles is crucial for any cocktail enthusiast.

Over 160 years ago, Italian bartender Gaspare Campari created the signature bittersweet liqueur that still bears his name. Despite the historic practice of using herbal bitters for medicinal purposes, modern health experts universally agree that no amount of alcohol, including that found in Campari, is truly beneficial for your health.