Chiacchiera
10 Dicembre 2017 - 4.125 visualizzazioni
Stasera , verso le 20.30 , sono uscito per andare a prendermi un Campari al bar. Tutto d' un tratto una luce intensa mi è apparsa davanti , e in men che non si dica mi sono trovato steso su un letto in una sala con una luce strana. Lipperli non capivo , poi ho realizzato che ero stato rapito dagli alieni. Infatti si è avvicinato un essere umanoide , strano , ma non era brutto. A gesti mi ha fatto capire che erano qua per studiare la razza umana. E niente , ci siamo fissati negli occhi , mi ha chiesto dove stavo andando , mi ha riaccompagnato al bar , e mi ha detto che avrebbero cercato un altro pianeta da studiare.
Originally, bitters were developed for use as health tonics, and they were often made with infusions of aromatic herbs so that they had a distinctive aroma and taste that made consumers feel like they were drinking a healthy beverage. Like other bitters, Campari has a strong aroma and a characteristic flavor, which some consumers find overwhelming when consumed straight. For this reason, it is often mixed with soda or other mixers in cocktails.
Although the exact ingredients in Campari are not publicly known, the distinctive red color originally came from cochineal dye, which is derived from an insect, Dactylopius coccus. Since 2006, however, an artificial coloring agent has replaced cochineal dye in most of this beverage that is produced worldwide. It also contains cascarilla bark, a botanical product from the Bahamas, which has a characteristic strongly bitter flavor. These and other ingredients are steeped together in an infusion of bitter herbs, which is strained to remove particles of the plants before being bottled.
There are a number of ways to serve the drink. One of the most traditional is as an aperitif, a small drink served before a meal. Aperitifs are typically offered when guests are still milling, and signal that it is appropriate to begin consuming hors d'oeuvres and other appetizers.
In this instance, Campari will be served in very small glasses, so that guests have a small sip. The bitter flavor complements many appetizers, making it highly popular for this usage.
A number of cocktails also call specifically for Campari, such as a Negroni, which also includes gin, sweet vermouth, and a twist of lemon. The beverage is used in cocktails both for the distinctive flavor and the rich red color. Bartenders who like to experiment with their drinks sometimes enjoy playing with this bitter, as it can add a fiery kick to a variety of drinks. It also appears in some iced desserts, such as sorbet. Alcohol is added to frozen desserts to change their freezing point, creating a different texture, and it also has an impact on flavor and color, so it is used judiciously.