Drink Base
Spanish Cocktails: Famous Drinks to Sip Like You're in Spain
Spain knows a thing or two about raising a vaso. But there’s more to its drinking culture than the famous Spanish cocktails you’ll find on vacation menus. Some traditions have been passed down through generations, others have taken on a life of their own, and a few might surprise you. From familiar favorites to lesser-known […]
Hugo Spritz Variations: Gin, Rose, Mocktail & Berry Twists
Who knew elderflower had such a social life? Born in 2005 in South Tyrol, where Italian aperitivo culture meets the German-speaking Alpine world, the Hugo has traveled well beyond its mountain roots, picking up admirers and a few new ingredients along the way. But the classic is just the beginning. From gin-spiked versions to blushing […]
Alcoholic Lemonade: Variations and How to Make Them
When life gives you lemons, you know the drill. Add a splash of something stronger. Alcoholic lemonade can be incredibly simple or dressed up with fresh fruit, bubbles, and a little blender action. Here’s how to get the balance right and find your main squeeze. What is alcoholic lemonade? Alcoholic lemonade can mean different things. […]
Inside The World of Cognac with Tristram Fini: Culture, History and What's Next
The first time Tristram “Tris” Fini encountered Cognac, he was 18 years old and working behind a bar in Perth, Western Australia. “It came from France, and it was a brandy. That’s basically all we knew,” he recalls. First impression? “A little bit fiery.” Twenty years later, the conversation looks very different. Today, Tris is […]
Pear Cocktails: Sweet, Crisp Recipes for Every Spirit
Pears may not shout for attention from the fruit bowl, but behind the bar, they know how to make an entrance. Delicately sweet and silky in texture, they bring an effortless elegance to cocktails without overpowering the other flavors in the glass. Better yet, pear cocktails can work with everything, from vodka and gin to […]
Negroni Twists: Exclusive Bartender Variations + Free Recipe Ebook
There are classics you don’t mess with. Until you do. That’s why Campari invited some of the world’s most renowned bartenders, from Kyoto to Buenos Aires, to rethink the Negroni on their own terms. The result is a collection of bold, personal twists you’re unlikely to find in any standard cocktail guide, each one rooted […]
Negroni Week 2026: Dates, Meaning and How to Celebrate
Negroni Week first hit the scene in 2013, starting out with just 120 bars pouring Campari, gin, and vermouth for a cause. Fast-forward to today, and what began as a small idea has blown up into a global movement with thousands of venues and countless fans raising a glass together. At its core, nothing’s changed: […]
Cucumber Cocktails: Fresh, Crisp Drinks to Try
Few ingredients have crossed industries quite like cucumber. One minute it’s cooling your eyes at a spa, the next it’s scenting a candle, flavoring sparkling water, or turning up in your deodorant. For something that started life in the vegetable aisle, that’s quite the career change. But if there’s one place cucumber truly feels at […]
How to Drink Tequila: Neat, Shots and What to Mix It With
Tequila has long had a funny way of dividing opinion. Mention in the 2000s that tequila was your favorite spirit and, sooner or later, someone would tell you—with all the confidence of someone stating an unquestionable fact—that it wasn’t in the same league as the other spirits behind the bar. That might have been how […]
White Cocktails: Creamy, Frothy and Elegant Pale Drinks to Try
Everyone knows a golden summer tan looks even better against crisp white. So why stop at your outfit? A white cocktail might just be the chicest accessory you’ll be carrying this season. From creamy classics to frothy sours and elegant coconut serves, these pale drinks prove that white is anything but boring. What makes a […]
Frozen Tequila Drinks: The Best Blended Cocktails to Make at Home
Frozen Tequila Drinks: The Best Blended Cocktails to Make at Home We’ve all been there. The sun’s blazing, the queue at the bar somehow gets longer by the minute, and when it’s finally your turn, you’re faced with a choice: stick with your go-to cocktail or cool off with something frozen. If tequila is your […]
How to Drink Rum: A Beginner’s Guide
As you probably know, pirates may have given rum its most famous reputation, but you don’t need a parrot on your shoulder to appreciate it. Rum has long outgrown the stereotypes, earning its place as one of the most versatile and enjoyable spirits behind the bar. Some people like their drinks long and refreshing, others […]