What can I use instead of Campari in a cocktail?

What can I use instead of Campari?

Campari appears in 11 recipes in the Bart library. Here is what to reach for when you do not have it.

The short answer

Use Aperol, a classic Italian aperitif.

The options compared

Substitute	What it is	ABV	Used in
Aperol	A classic Italian aperitif.	11%	4 recipes

Going the other way: Campari is itself a listed substitute for Aperol, Bruto Americano, China-China Amer, Contratto Aperitif, Gran Classico Bitter, Luxardo Bitter, Meletti 1870 Bitter, Red Bitter Liqueur and Tempus Fugit Gran Classico Bitter.

Which substitute do you already own?

This page lists every option. Bart checks them against the bottles in your bar and only suggests the ones you can actually reach for.

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Affected recipes

11 cocktails that use Campari

Americano

A bold, bittersweet Italian classic with Campari and Vermouth.

Bicicletta

A light and refreshing Italian aperitivo with dry white wine, Campari, and soda water.

Boulevardier

A classic whiskey cocktail made with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Campari.

Campari Spritz

A bold and bitter spritz made with Campari, prosecco, and soda water.

Garibaldi

A simple yet refreshing mix of Campari and fresh orange juice.

Jungle Bird

A tropical cocktail with a balance of sweet, tart, and bitter flavors.

Negroni

A classic, strong, and bitter cocktail with Campari, gin, and sweet vermouth.

Negroni Sbagliato

A lighter twist on the classic Negroni, topped with prosecco.

Old Pal

A bitter and dry rye whiskey cocktail with Campari and dry vermouth.

Rosita

A tequila-based take on the Negroni with a smooth and balanced profile.

Sorrentino

A vermouth-based cocktail with sweet, bitter, and citrusy harmony.