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Between the bar world’s enduring Martini madness and the fact that Negronis can now be found in every flavor, from rhubarb to panettone, the gin classics are hardly underdogs. Still, the canon has its hidden gems, whether it’s long-lost aperitivi or “minor classics.” Here are five to know.
First served for a visiting cardinal in Rome in 1950 (hence the name), the original Cardinale combined gin, white wine and Campari. Today, the wine is often swapped out for dry vermouth, which makes it “more austere and bone-dry,” according to bartender Naren Young, whose own version calls on Contratto Bitter. Another variation on the lesser-known aperitivo drink, meanwhile, is tall and sparkling thanks to Campari Soda, an Italian RTD.
First served for a visiting cardinal in Rome in 1950 (hence the name), the original Cardinale combined gin, white wine and Campari. Today, the wine is often swapped out for dry vermouth, which makes it “more austere and bone-dry,” according to bartender Naren Young, whose own version calls on Contratto Bitter. Another variation on the lesser-known aperitivo drink, meanwhile, is tall and sparkling thanks to Campari Soda, an Italian RTD.