Equal quantities of Campari and sweet or dry vermouth, according to which recipe you use, and a splash of soda water, garnished with a slice of orange and a twist of lemon.
First served in the 1860s in Gaspare Campari’s bar, it was originally known as a Milano-Torino, so named because Campari comes form Milan and Vermouth from Turin (Torino). It was renamed as a compliment to Americans after Italians noticed that lots of Americans really seemed to like it.
Apparently this is the first drink James Bond is recorded as ordering, in Ian Fleming’s first novel in the series, Casino Royale.
Thanks everyone – I went to a Girls Night Out on Friday, where everyone brought a nibble and a cocktail – it all looks as though it was full on (and in a way it was!!!), but we all ended up still upright. The food was great, the drinks were terrific, and I just loved the way the glasses looked with all the different coloured liquers in them – so thanks again, glad you enjoyed the pics!
marieancolieover 4 years ago
I was asking myself the same as barb … where have you been ???? So happy you have enjoyed your time my “twin” friend.. hehe .. same age :) Cheers !.. Next time, just have either an Americano or margherita for me please ;) but not both …. ooops
Dear ‘twin’, I’m actually a champagne girl myself! Although I tasted all the cocktails, mine was a kir royale all night – but the photo was rubbish! Americanos are quite good too, light and not sweet (and not as alcoholic either, by the way). I’m so glad that people have enjoyed these pictures, I think they might be the best I’ve done so far.
Hehehe! I can see a new career for myself – setting up creative shots of cocktails, drinking them and regretting it ever after – small prob, no income!!
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Do they start get blurry soon? LOL
Boy am I thristy now! Like the unique angle and the color is amazing. Cheers!
Another simple elegant image………………well done, bet it tasted good too…………….
I see you are back online again. Hope you are feeling better. great pic
Heavens Denzil, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN and are you still upright????/ Lovely series!!
Thanks everyone – I went to a Girls Night Out on Friday, where everyone brought a nibble and a cocktail – it all looks as though it was full on (and in a way it was!!!), but we all ended up still upright. The food was great, the drinks were terrific, and I just loved the way the glasses looked with all the different coloured liquers in them – so thanks again, glad you enjoyed the pics!
I was asking myself the same as barb … where have you been ????
So happy you have enjoyed your time my “twin” friend.. hehe .. same age :)
Cheers !.. Next time, just have either an Americano or margherita for me please ;)
but not both …. ooops
Dear ‘twin’, I’m actually a champagne girl myself! Although I tasted all the cocktails, mine was a kir royale all night – but the photo was rubbish! Americanos are quite good too, light and not sweet (and not as alcoholic either, by the way).
I’m so glad that people have enjoyed these pictures, I think they might be the best I’ve done so far.
I’m always more creative when i’m sloshed too,Denzil,well done!!!
Hehehe! I can see a new career for myself – setting up creative shots of cocktails, drinking them and regretting it ever after – small prob, no income!!