Columbus cocktail
Origin of the recipe
The Columbus cocktail is an alcoholic drink named after the famous explorer Christopher Columbus. While the exact origins of the recipe may be unclear, it is believed to have been created in the early 20th century, during the era when cocktails were becoming popular.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Campari
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Lemon juice
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Lime syrup
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Orange juice
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Tonic
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Ice
Kitchen utensils
- Cup
- Bar/long spoon
The light, citrusy Columbus cocktail is a fragrant evening long drink with a tart, fruity flavor. In addition to fruit juices and tonic, it contains the famous Italian bitter liqueur Campari, which imparts a vibrant color and unique charm to such well-known drinks as the Valentino, Garibaldi, and Negroni.
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Place ice cubes in a glass and pour in Campari.
Step 2:
Add lemon juice, lime syrup, and orange juice to a glass.
Step 3:
Top up the cocktail with tonic water, to the top of the glass, or as you prefer.
Step 4:
Stir the contents of the glass and garnish with a lemon wedge and straws.
Cooking tips
Adjust the amount of tonic to your taste; it's usually quite bitter, which may not be to everyone's taste, especially since Campari is already bitter. It's possible to overdo it if the glass is larger than usual.
Campari is a bitter liqueur with an unusual bright red color.
For best results, add ice to the glass beforehand and let it cool. Then, before preparing the cocktail, drain the melted water and, if desired, replace the ice cubes with smaller, finer ones.
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