3 x Campari cocktails for people that HATE Campari

[@StevetheBartender_]

Enjoyed the vid? Here are 4 incredible TROPICAL COCKTAILS you have to try: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZjKl6Ooqs2gi9E

[@vincentdaversa776]

Very nice 👌!.. as a bartender I will certainly use recipes 1&2 ar my hotel bar . Thx for sharing😀

[@penguindrummaster]

I didn't realize how much I missed your videos while you were away from KZbin. Glad to have you back!

[@MixingUpTiki]

Jungle Bird is what taught me how to love Campari.

[@christinecamley]

So cool! The Jungle Bird is a perfect cocktail to help people develop a palette for Campari!! I love this cocktail so much! It's delicious! I also really love the Enzoni! Have you tried this terrific libation! Cheers! 🙂

[@pavkey88]

Me too! The 12 year old Appleton is not a bad choice but I had some Black Strap rum and used that and I really prefer those maple notes. I also made an acid adjusted version and it turned out even better! I'm slowly making my way through that damn Campari bottle lol

[@MixingUpTiki]

@@pavkey88 love it!

[@drspiritja]

I saw the first shake, and was like "where's the smile...... THERE IT ISSSS" lol

[@striker-zq1040]

Exact same thought

[@yolandagarcia6247]

Hey Steve, being in the U.S., I noticed you provided the measurements in ounces! Yay! I am sitting on the fence about Campari, so you can bet I will try these. thanks for the comparison tasting. I enjoy your videos, as usual!

[@jordanblanc5142]

Your elevated Paloma recipe with with the grapefruit cordial is another excellent example of a campari cocktail for people who hate campari. Really an awesome drink has helped me get a couple people more into making cocktails

[@chamillieonn]

Yumm these look delicious Steve!! Thanks for another great video

[@DBUSA_]

The Enzoni was absolutely my gateway to Campari. Such a fantastic cocktail. Now I love Campari. Great recipes, Steve!!!

[@franzfanz]

The Bitter Mai Tai is such a crushable drink. The relateively small amount of Smith and Cross does a lot of heavy lifting in it without overpowering the other ingredients.

[@ricky5369]

This video is made for people who bought a bottle of Campari and tried their first Negroni and now have a full bottle. That was me, tonight. OMG I have all of those ingredients for the Jungle Bird, this is so awesome

[@MarioStylez]

I would also like to mention the Bermuda Hundred cocktail (Gin, Campari, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Orgeat). Tastes really great and that's comming from someone who doesn't like Campari very much :)

[@GiantRiderRob]

Jungle Bird is pretty spiffy and one of my few Campari cocktails I dig. I am gonna try the campari Mai Tai this weekend for sure! Thanks Steve!

[@donalabate4143]

Love the Negroni :), I have to try these other cocktails. Gorgeous thumbnail, all three cocktails present as colorful gems in a glass.

[@StateofKait]

I love Campari but most of the cocktails I make with it are super intense, excited for this video

[@spazchicken1]

Finally made a jungle bird and I thought the Campari really complimented the rum/ pineapple juice, very nice for a warm summer day or BBQ

[@julioriviera]

Amazing cocktails all of them

[@Ghanem-02]

I luv Campari. First time i tried it i was in Italy and then i started trying Campari Cocktails including Negroni , and since then i fall in love. I'm Whiskey guy all day but Campari made it to my heart ♥️

[@spazchicken1]

Have you made the boulevardier ? I made that yesterday, you might like it.

[@atreyuwings]

I regularly make the enzoni now. Usually with 8-10 grapes because I still find Campari very bitter. I’ve also really enjoyed substituting half a kiwi for appx 5 grapes. I make one drink with a whole kiwi instead of grapes too it’s a wonderful alternative

[@atreyuwings]

My new favorite drink (with Campari) is now the Enzoni but with 9-10 muddled grapes. When I get enough grape I don’t mind the bitter Campari. And that has to be one of my favorite colors for a drink.

[@Shojushoju]

My go to drink is a Boulevardier; so I like Campari. I also like Mai Tai’s, so I’ll have to try the bitter version!

[@chrishansen9379]

That bitter mai tai looks interesting. I’m looking forward to trying it.

[@boozeontherocks]

Steve, I love the first two, The Bitter Mai Tai is not one I have tried yet. I will have to rectify that.:)

[@StevetheBartender_]

Worth a shot for sure!!

[@DJ-fn3jm]

The Jungle Bird is my favorite Tiki drink. If I want something a little sweet I make this. I like it with a blend of Dr Bird & Hamilton Demerara

[@christinecamley]

I love Dr. Bird rum and Hamilton Demerara!! They taste amazing!! 🙂

[@akuseru85]

Enzoni is such a good cocktail. No one has heard of it here in Japan, so whenever I go to a bar, I order it and tell them how to make it.

[@bermei5187]

You got me on enzonis a few years ago and it instantly became one of my favorite cocktails ever. Jungle bird is also my favorite tiki cocktail. It's definitely my #1 recommended campari introduction cocktail. There's now way you can't like it.

[@greglatiolais8947]

I made Negronis with Toby Maloney. He introduced me to Cappaletti as an alternative to Campari. It's got a similar flavor profile, but the bitterness and dryness is toned down a bit. Makes it a more palatable cocktail.

[@polishprince7219]

great video! I've had all of these cocktails before and loved them and I hated Campari before I got into cocktails.

[@benitofazio6606]

Thanks Steve! You inspire me to smile more when I shake :)

[@jerryfoster2640]

I’m a big Campari fan, I love the complexity of it. I recently had a really good Campari based tiki cocktail at a resort in the Bahamas. I had never heard of it before, It was called “Call Me Coral”. It was a beautiful coral color when mixed. They basically took a pina coloda base (cream of coconut, pineapple, simple syrup) and added Rum, Campari, with some tangerine juice. Seems to be riff on Jungle bird but creamier. I’ve scoured the internet to find a recipe to recreate it at home but haven’t found one yet. Might be something you can take a crack at Steve!

[@StevetheBartender_]

What was the resort called? 🧐

[@jerryfoster2640]

@@StevetheBartender_ Steve it is the Bimini Beach club, I believe it is co owned by Virgin Voyages.

[@StateofKait]

The Enzoni is SO good, thanks for introducing me to it a while back on your channel. It’s a staple in our house now!

[@jerand8767]

Made your Enzoni way way back......ya that's the one. Tried with Aperol too, both are outstanding!!

[@christinecamley]

I also tried the Enzoni with Aperol! I really enjoyed it as well! Cheers! 🙂

[@dekaiser3097]

That smile, after 4 years, still there

[@raustin2287]

One of these days you’re gonna talk me into trying Campari! Thanks for sharing your videos!

[@MichaelAlderete]

The lovely pink color on two of the drinks made me think of grapefruit, and I wonder if you have any favorites that combine the two (Campari and grapefruit)? I’m sure that’ll turn off the bitter-sensitive, but I _like_ a certain amount of bitter, balanced out with sweet, acid, etc. I’m certain there’s a refreshing cocktail to be found.

[@marctunc59]

Hi Michael, there's a recipe for a drink called siesta you can find on bon appetit and other sites. 2 ounces tequila blanco ¾ ounce fresh lime juice ¾ ounce simple syrup ½ ounce Campari ½ ounce fresh grapefruit juice Lime wheel (for serving) (from bon appetit)

[@tobibatiste7859]

As well as splitting the campari with aperol, I find that a small pinch of salt helps temper the bitterness of campari

[@Mr.OldFashioned]

I tried Enzoni and bitter Mai Tai - both are great. thanks !

[@urusama6039]

Thought I hated Campari until I started using it with citrus. Enzoni got me hooked. Just had the garabaldi and now I gotta try these.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Enzoni and Garibaldi are both winners! I’m sure you’ll love the others too 👍

[@darkcoolcat]

Got to say, that last shake was amazing, it's like you built up to a finally. Great video as always, need to wait till Sunday to give these a try 👍

[@rradza]

I'm using Aperol instead of Campari, it makes not so bitter. Great cocktails, Enzoni is my top 5 coctail

[@UnclePete]

I love a jungle bird. I feel like the blackstrap/Campari combo is what really makes it.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Eek… now I know my next video “Aged vs Blackstrap” 😂

[@UnclePete]

@@StevetheBartender_ I'll watch that!

[@christinecamley]

@@StevetheBartender_ Yes!! Love Pete's cocktail choices and this sounds like an amazing video idea! Cheers! 🙂

[@christinecamley]

Delicious Pete! I hope you are super well! 🙂

[@DashyMatt]

Great video, Steve! Definitely trying that bitter Mai Tai when I get to work tonight! Favourite part of the video, "And three pineapple spears.......😁!!"

[@joelfoote9720]

Omigod that’s the best shaking technique I’ve ever seen

[@StevetheBartender_]

🙏

[@erickhines4121]

Rum Firewalker, for those who love strong and balanced cocktails. Edit: That Enzoni is a fantastic cocktail

[@StevetheBartender_]

That Rum Firewalker has been added to my list!

[@SalmoneTattico]

The Enzoni is delicious, one of my favourite cocktail atm!

[@ZedsDeadZD]

The ultimate cocktail for me to win people over is the "Chestnut Cup". It is 30/30/30/22.5 ml Gin/Camapri/Lemon juice/orgeat. It is the perfect combination of sweet, sour and bitter. And if you want to tiki that up, make Bermuda 100s.

[@sundowner62james69]

I'll give the first one a try , I've been trying to convert my better half when it comes to Campari ! The other two failed to win her over . I reckon anything with Campari is nice . Thanks for the video Steve.

[@michaelgodek]

Can't go wrong with another Enzoni video!! 😊

[@StevetheBartender_]

Takin’ over the world!

[@barstoolbanter7212]

I'd say the Jungle Bird is probably the best cocktail for people to get into Campari. Back when I used to not like Campari (I can't even imagine such a cardinal sin, now) I still liked Jungle Birds. The tropical flavors and sweetness helps cut the intensity. Nowadays I love Negronis, Boulevardiers, and Bitter Mai Tais, but it's all probably thanks to starting with the Jungle Bird.

[@drspiritja]

Made the jungle bird. Awesome drink

[@Xuuch]

After34 years on this planet of which more than 11 years in the industy, I´m still dreaded by Campari, I try every now and then to appreciate it, but it´s something I haven´t really managed, yet.... Still very nice cocktails though, Steve!! I might give one of them a try someday and I´ll keep you updated about whether or not my palette is developing a bit more into the Campari direction ;-)

[@AlanRob666]

Steve, I've watched you make/talk about the Enzoni so many times on this channel. I finally bought some grapes and gave it a shot. Damn! This is one of my new favorites!

[@kh5736]

I love Campari and maybe can get friends that hate it to like it thx

[@stephane.foisy.186]

all great recipes!

[@christinecamley]

I love all 3 recipes very much!! Fabulous and so delicious!

[@williambarnhart4806]

the enzoni is a new campari drink on my menu, tried it🤠👍along with the jungle bird and the STRAWBERRY bitter mai tia

[@Illetirres]

I wanted to try a Negroni but I was afraid to commit to a bottle of Campari because I’d never tried it. Finally broke down and got the bottle and well, it was a bit much! Just made the bitter Mai Tai and it is fantastic!!! Looking forward to the other recipes and learning to love Campari

[@GreySectoid]

I never realized until now when I got my first shaker how hard it's to smile while shaking that damn thing, but I won't quit until I am as confident with the drinks as Steve. So far I have managed to create some tasty cocktails with these recipes but the execution has left something to be desired, as the one woman government also known as my dear wife will witness while cleaning up the kitchen out of all excess liquor and sticky sugars, but so far judging from how I am allowed to keep practicing the hobby while serving her some tasty cocktails we are still on the net positive.

[@cleanerben9636]

I think Campari might have to be my next adventure into cocktails

[@sawomirpuko2142]

The "gateway trick" I've used to convert some Campari-haters around me is to make negronis with 50/50 Campari and Aperol (sometimes even heavier on Aperol), and gradually use less and less Aperol ;-)

[@StevetheBartender_]

Haha, I like this trick!

[@Laugk]

Ive made straight Aperol Negronis for my girlfriend who dislikes Campari, but it's still too bitter for her. So i guess i will try some of the drinks from this video ;)

[@sayanh92]

my girlfriend hates negroni, even aperol ones, so i started giving her Aperol enzonis and then slowly used this trick..

[@kimmoxie2160]

@@Laugk I tried that when I was out of Campari but had Aperol, I found it was unbalanced and was shocked that it just didn’t work. But the half and half trick and/or adding some simple or even elderflower could help, just a thought if you want her to try again 😊

[@hello-cn5nh]

Aperol sounds like medicine (Tylenol, Nembutol, etc)

[@healthcoachadrian]

Should’ve added the fall Enzoni! That is my favorite

[@lahodal]

Made all of them, all are awesome

[@manuelfuentesguerra88]

The Bitter Mai Tai is 1 of the best drinks ever.

[@RobinBrewsBeer]

I hate vermouth so I've never tried a Negroni. These drinks work for someone like me as well.

[@ykhn9965]

That look so delicious!!

[@Stancaban]

Where do you get these incredible glasses though??

[@lorrainej4555]

Ooh my favourite gin.👍

[@cydneystephen2814]

Hey Steve. Made the mistake of taking a mouthful of Campari the first time I had it and was like WTF 😂. Excuse my French. It was a gift. Should’ve looked it up first. These 3 drinks are pretty. Don’t care for gin but will try any drink as long as it has some degree of sweetness in it. Thanks for sharing and see you next video.

[@StevetheBartender_]

If you still have that bottle you should def try these then!

[@birkins1]

Hey Steve I’ve been drinking dark rum and stones ginger wine for years but could never figure out what bitter to put to make it more dynamic. Do you think campari would work? Equal parts built over Ice with a orange twist. Love to hear what you think

[@kavii8771]

I made a chatGPT campari cocktail yesterday, my first time ever drinking a campari cocktail. I should have just went with one of these 3 cocktails, would have been better

[@pavkey88]

Enzoni also works with purple grapes, especially if they're pretty sweet. I don't think I'll EVER like a plain negroni

[@CRZ_PL]

hi steve, my favourite cocktail is the mojito but the best rum in my area is bacardi and i dont like the harsh medical-esc smell and flavour of it. do you have any recommendation of a lighter and smoother rum? thanks :)

[@richarddebow2129]

Does compari go bad? I've had a bottle for several years.

[@hello-cn5nh]

Liquor doesn't go bad.

[@fdagpigj]

I still think Campari is disgusting but by changing the ratios of the Bitter Mai Tai to 3 cl campari : 3 cl dark rum : 1.5 cl triple sec* : 3 cl lime juice : 2 cl amaretto** I got a drink I find quite tolerable. * I figure cointreau can sub for dry curacao which I can't easily buy here. ** I cba to make almond syrup and it's next to impossible to buy premade here so I assume disaronno works as a sub. (3 cl = 1 oz)

[@marctunc59]

Wanna say 'thank you' for the recipes but at the same time I don't because I will have to share my beloved Campari from now on :( Great video 👍

[@Chard81]

@Steve the bartender where the hell are you getting Smith & Cross in Australia??? 😯

[@StevetheBartender_]

Nicks, it goes quick every time it comes back into stock though: www.nicks.com.au/products/smith-cross-traditional-jamaica-navy-strength-rum-700ml

[@torch02]

What about Negronis for people who don't like vermouth?

[@ericazimmerman4110]

Another campari drink is the jasmine. It tastes like grapefruit juice.

[@MisadelphiaSAR]

With my bitter-averse palate, I prefer to stick with the full 4 oz of pineapple juice. And I use a heavy Jamaican rum to stand up to everything. For the record, I think Cruzan Black Strap is pretty much the worst rum for a Jungle Bird. To my palate, it makes the drink taste like industrial waste

[@StevetheBartender_]

Lol, Cruzan isn't readily available here so I can't even try it!

[@MisadelphiaSAR]

@@StevetheBartender_ it’s definitely a polarizing product

[@drupthowangmo613]

sir can please make blue lagoon in pro style....

[@MisadelphiaSAR]

Funny enough, coming from someone biter-averse, I find the Bitter Mai Tai much LESS bitter than the Jungle Bird, even with a full 4 oz of pineapple juice. Something about my palate makes me find PF Dry Curaçao Mai Tais extremely sweet, and obviously that much more so with 3/4 oz or orgeat. So to me, the bitter Mai Tai is perfectly balanced: the Campari undoes the excessive sweetness of the drink, and the Curaçao and orgeat balance the Campari's bitterness to the point that the drink doesn't taste bitter to me at all

[@IrresistibleArtBySalisha]

Let me see if he can convince me

[@JG-tr8ph]

This might be a stupid question, but how similar are Campari and Aperol? I only have Aperol in stock, and was curious if it's a valid substitute, as I've heard they're similar. Thanks!

[@Leo.23232]

aperol is sweeter

[@StevetheBartender_]

Aperol is often used as a substitute but in saying that, they are quite different… watch this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZmvi6KBgLSbqJI

[@JG-tr8ph]

@@StevetheBartender_ Thanks guys~!

[@sageywavey]

What dark rum brand is recommended for the first drink

[@StevetheBartender_]

Cruzan blackstrap if you can get it… it’s not available here in Australia unfortunately. Otherwise you could try Coruba.

[@sageywavey]

@@StevetheBartender_ thank you!

[@camusreviews6877]

The combination of pineapple, Campari, lime, and sugar in the Jungle Bird has always given me grapefruit vibes, it’s delicious

[@GreekSunderland]

Simple syrup is sugar syrup?

[@StevetheBartender_]

Yup 👍

[@MrPokemonisawesome]

what if you dont like gin or campari?

[@StevetheBartender_]

..then you probably won’t like the Enzoni!

[@MrPokemonisawesome]

the jungle bird sounded great but I am allergic to pineapple sadly

[@reynaldodelrio1548]

Watching this for the third time lol

[@patrickpelletier1862]

Love Campari myself, but I have never heard of “orgeat”?

[@thedocilefish]

It's an almond syrup. You can buy it or make it yourself.

[@Leo.23232]

almond syrup

[@patrickpelletier1862]

@@thedocilefish thank you

[@patrickpelletier1862]

@@Leo.23232 thanks!

[@yannikpetulla4300]

But I love Campari

[@RhysHimself]

4:33 Where's the smile :(

[@nicola3540]

There are people who hate Campari?!!? What’s WRONG with them?

[@tomyorke3412]

A wink and a smile are you trying to steal my GF away from me lol

[@Runge_was_here]

Compari is just not for me, but it's too popular to ignore lol

[@StevetheBartender_]

Did you try any of these drinks..?

[@Runge_was_here]

@StevetheBartenderAUS Oh, If I have the bottles and you post it, I'm gonna at least try it. 😂 Enzoni and Bitter Mai tai didn't do it for me, but the Junglebird is the most I've liked Compari. I can see that being something I come back to, but I'd have to be in the mood for it if that makes any sense. Lol

[@LD-tk7qf]

What is Campari?

[@gruffstroog444]

No idea how I adore other kinds of amaro and bitter liqueurs but Campari is a borderline drink ruiner for me

[@pmckeown38]

Pusher 🤣😂

[@lucasribeiro8475]

Steve, do you have a tiny shaker or huge hands? Hahaha

[@StevetheBartender_]

Lol, the shaker is standard.

[@goblinb]

Actually, the Jungle Bird was the drink that made me realize that I hate Campari.

[@juegospcpeliculasymas6589]

Cruel jet 61

[@madinnTaiwan]

😮😊 drinking health alcohol yeah 👍😜👍

[@davidcattin7006]

Don't have to tolerate Campari, just switch for Aperol. Problem solved! ;o)

[@StevetheBartender_]

It's not the same though! I'm not encouraging people to tolerate... I'm encouraging people to learn to love it but it's tasty stuff! :)

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

I just came up with a 'Wide Eyed Jungle Bird' on my show, combining an altered version of the 1971 recipe with Mr Black. It's super tasty. Sadly, I made it with Doctor Bird, so you can never fully experience it in Australia. Very sad times.

[@StevetheBartender_]

That sounds amazing,except the part where I will never try it 😢 got a link to share?

[@JVC.22]

That Dr. Bird is super funky! I have yet to find a cocktail where it doesn’t overpower all the other ingredients. I made that ultimate mai tai from the other week and it’s amazing! I added 1/4 oz of Dr. Bird to that recipe to see how it would change the flavor profile and that is all I tasted. Some serious funk right there! Lol

[@JVC.22]

@@StevetheBartender_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWSTqXumhNeBgck Here’s the link to his video. It’s the 3rd drink he makes in that video

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

@@StevetheBartender_ I know... It's very sad. Come to America soon! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWSTqXumhNeBgck

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

@@JVC.22 Thanks!