Tired of the same old Gin and Tonic? You’re going to love this Italian Gin and Tonic with vermouth and Campari!
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Gin and Tonics a Classic!
Remember before the internet? When your knowledge of worldly events came from tv, your friends and books. That was it. In college, my whole knowledge of cocktails came from those sources. Most of my books didn’t mention them and my friends were all drinking beer. So, I turned to the black and white movies that I loved so much. It seemed like they ordered gin and tonics a lot. When the time came for me to order my very first cocktail, I ordered a gin and tonic.
It was love at first sip. It was bright and refreshing and I loved the resiny flavor. It reminded me of Christmas trees and happy times. It was clear and sparkly and even more importantly it looked sophisticated. I mean when you order your very first cocktail, you want to look sophisticated, or at least back then you did. You know, the dark ages before the internet. Now your first cocktail can be shared to your million followers and can be an over the top pineapple concoction that you are drinking while wearing a next to nothing bikini.
I was going for more of a The Thin Man movies type vibe.
Italian Gin and Tonic
Since those early college days, the gin and tonic has remained my drink of choice. However, I am not above switching it up a bit, so when I saw this Italian Gin and Tonic from Alex Smith in Imbibe Magazine, I was all over it! With Campari and Vermouth this takes a Negroni-ish turn and I love it! It’s pretty to look at, makes a great fall cocktail and It’s delicious!!
I found all kinds of interesting things around gin and tonics! Like this 6 Gin and Tonic Infusion Teabags – another way to flavor your gin and tonics! And, if you want to up your gin and tonic game even more try these Jack Rudy Cocktail Tonic Trio. We use the Jack Rudy Cocktail syrups along with our Sodastream and haven’t bought store bought tonic water in years!
Campari has become one of my favorite liqueurs, I love it’s fresh bitterness, here are a few of my favorite campari cocktails:
This Campari Cocktail with Ruby Grapefruit is so pretty and refreshing!
The Cranberry Negroni is perfect for around the holidays, but great all year round too!
Don’t let the name – Negroni Sbagliato scare you, it’s just a negroni with a sparkling wine twist! Making it extra festive!
Italian Gin and Tonic
Ingredients
- 2 oz London Dry Gin
- 1/2 oz Campari
- 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 4 oz tonic water to top your glass
- orange twist and rosemary swig for garnish
Instructions
- Combine gin, Camapri and Vermouth in a high ball glass filled with ice. Top with chilled tonic water. Stir. Garnish with an orange twist and rosemary swig.
Nutrition
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swathi says
October 10, 2017 at 4:09 pmYou make best drinks, I need to try this. I have dry gin and campari, not vermouth in hand. I will buy it and give it a try.
Pam Greer says
October 12, 2017 at 10:36 amYou’ll have to let me know what you think!
Katherine|Wanderspice says
October 10, 2017 at 12:53 pmYeah, I agree . This makes for a perfect fall cocktail. Love the Italian twist.
Pam Greer says
October 12, 2017 at 10:36 amI love it too!
Karyn Ryan says
October 9, 2017 at 3:32 amThis looks amazing. .a great Christmas Drink too..I love the use of herbs ..this one is going on my holidays drink list
Pam Greer says
October 9, 2017 at 12:54 pmYes, it would be great for Christmas!
Christine says
October 8, 2017 at 9:06 pmThis would be so fun to serve at parties! It sounds amazing. And your photos are gorgeous!
Pam Greer says
October 9, 2017 at 12:54 pmThank you!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
October 8, 2017 at 3:01 pmThat’s how I’ve always described gin, as tasting of evergreens. We usual drink Aperol Spritz although some prefer a Campari spritz. I don’t normally drink hard stuff but I would gladly give the Campari and gin a go especially in the summer time.
Pam Greer says
October 8, 2017 at 3:55 pmIt is so yummy and refreshing!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
October 8, 2017 at 11:19 amEver since I saw your pictures on social media, I have been waiting to say this to you. The pictures are stunning and I just can’t take my eyes off them. We don’t drink, so I can’t comment much on the drink itself, but anyone who sees your click would be dying to try the recipe.
Pam Greer says
October 8, 2017 at 1:49 pmthank you so much for such sweet words! That means a lot to me!
Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook says
October 8, 2017 at 3:14 amThe levels of flavour must be so good. I love the addition of peel and rosemary.
Pam Greer says
October 8, 2017 at 1:50 pmIt is so good!
Kathy says
October 7, 2017 at 11:29 pmWhat a pretty looking drink! Love the photos. My father was a big gin drinker. This cocktail really bring some sweet memories! A must try.
Pam Greer says
October 8, 2017 at 1:50 pmYou’ll have to let me know what you think!
Debi at Life Currents says
October 7, 2017 at 9:38 amThis is very pretty. I love the rosemary garnish on it. Cheers to the weekend!
Pam Greer says
October 7, 2017 at 1:21 pmThanks!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
October 6, 2017 at 9:21 pmThis looks delicious! Such a yummy twist on a classic gin and tonic. Love that you added rosemary!
Pam Greer says
October 7, 2017 at 1:23 pmIt is so good!
Veena Azmanov says
October 6, 2017 at 6:06 pmI’m a big fan of vodka but that looks good. I could so use one of them today after such a long day. Love the addition of campari in there. Must try this soon. Thanks
Pam Greer says
October 7, 2017 at 1:23 pmThanks you’ll have to let me know what you think!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
October 6, 2017 at 5:48 pmI will be the first to admit I do not like gin. I think it is one of those things your either love or hate. Something about the aroma that I don’t like. I would however swap it out for rum or vodka. Would that work?
Pam Greer says
October 7, 2017 at 1:23 pmVodka would definitely work!
Catherine says
October 6, 2017 at 1:16 pmThis is such a beautiful twist on gin and tonic, Pam! Perfect start to the weekend…cheers!
Pam Greer says
October 7, 2017 at 1:23 pmCheers!
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
October 6, 2017 at 1:02 pmYea, I know nothing about cocktails, so I’m glad that I have people like you with tasty sounding recipes! I would be lost without it.
Pam Greer says
October 7, 2017 at 1:24 pmYou’ll have to give it a try!
Ann says
September 28, 2017 at 4:46 amHave never been a gin fan but I don’t mind a Campari and soda with a twist of lime.