THE BEST ALTERNATIVE TO A CAMPARI NEGRONI - "The International" - by Kevin Brauch

The International - by Kevin Brauch, featuring Campari 'Aperitivo'

1 part (oz.) Campari
1 part (oz.) premium Vodka (for our purposes, Wyborowa)
2/3 part (oz.) Port wine
1/2 part (oz.) Chambord (substitute Creme de cassis)
2 dashes orange bitters

Combine ingredients over ice and stir
Strain into chilled cocktail glass (thinking coupe)
Can also be strained into small Collins style glass over crushed ice
Garnish with orange zest.

I believe the cocktail is extremely delicious - front nose and first taste. Delivery is all Campari - it's opened up due to the ice and lengthening. With the inclusion of vodka it's quite aromatic.... the end is beautiful - still maintaining the Campari notes and herbaciousness while the inclusion of 'international' players of Port and French Chambord bring ripe, juicy fruit notes that encourage finishing what is in your glass.

The orange bitters were originally grapefruit, but replaced for more
classic orange bitters because orange is a very strong 'wingman'
historically for Campari.

I'm quite happy how this worked out. Quite proud of the latest, newest KB creation.

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Special thanks Rob at Aviv Restaurant in Toronto
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