‘Campari is evolving from its role in classic cocktails to embracing innovation'
Updated On: 14 October, 2023 12:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
At a time when Mumbai is experiencing an alcohol-forward approach to cocktails, mid-day.com spoke to Tommaso Cecca, global head of Camparino Bar in Milan, who was in Mumbai, about the popularity of Campari and its evolution over the years
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Two of Milan`s top mixologists Saverio Casella and Tommaso Cecca (in picture) from Camparino Bar were in Mumbai to conduct a masterclass and bar takeover at Hakkasan. Photo Courtesy: Campari
Sitting in the heart of Milan, the renowned Camparino Bar recently appeared on the World’s 50 Best Bars in 2023. Interestingly, the European city also happens to be the home of Campari, the Italian alcoholic liqueur considered an aperitif that is obtained from the infusion of herbs and fruits. Invented by Gaspare Campari in 1860, the liqueur found its home in Milan and it was his son Davide Campari, who created the Camparino bar as an homage to his father’s first project Caffe Campari. Over the years, they have been consistently appearing on the list of the world’s best bars.
At the forefront of their effort to serve delicious cocktails are two of Milan`s top mixologists Saverio Casella and Tommaso Cecca associated with the bar; the latter is the global head. So, imagine when they came down to Mumbai to not only conduct a masterclass but also a bar takeover at Hakkasan. While the rain played spoiled sport leading them to reschedule their expert class, their takeover gave city drinkers a taste of the classic red liqueur from Italy, but in unique cocktails, including the classic Negroni.
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