The Jitney Negroni | A Campari Cocktail for The Legend of Red Hand Viewing Party

Award season is in full swing, and it is hands down one of my favorite times of the year! One of the things I look forward to most is sitting on my couch with friends with a cocktail in hand watching the shows and all the glamorous stars that grace the screen. Not to mention, the Oscars are rapidly approaching so these last few weeks I have been in total “movie on the screen, remote in one hand, and cocktail in the other” mode… and yes, that’s a thing!

I don’t know about you, but I am always on the search for a great cocktail. Especially one that’s yummy and fabulous enough to enjoy in my own home. One thing I’ve found? A fabulous Campari cocktail never disappoints.

Coincidentally, actress Zoe Saldana and I share that same feeling (that I am quite excited about!!).

Zoe Saldana stars in Campari’s latest launch, The Legend of Red Hand.  The film is the second installation of Campari Red Diaries and follows Zoe’s character, Mia Parc, in her pursuit of the perfect Campari cocktail made by the elusive “Red Hand” character.

The Legend of Red Hand was directed by Stefano Sollima, regarded for his work in Italy on Gomorrah and the upcoming movie, Soldado.

Can you imagine Zoe Saldana on a mission to find that perfect cocktail? I can’t be the only one who has that same goal!

What better way to check out this enchanting film than to watch it with your closest friends enjoying your own Campari cocktail?  Such an occasion calls for a The Legend of Red Hand Viewing Party!!!  

Wondering what cocktail recipe to concoct that will qualify as the perfect cocktail?  Well… look no further! Leo Robitschek created the Jitney Negroni for Campari Red Diaries (PS – it’s available at NoMad Hotel Los Angeles for all my LA friends!) and it is the perfect fit for watching Zoe’s film!

It’s a sultry mixture of smooth Campari and with smoky, potent notes that will leave you craving the next sip with your eyes locked on the screen as Zoe Saldana is on her mission!

Grab your friends, get in on making this impeccable Campari cocktail together, sip, grab a seat and watch the film HERE! At least you’ll have your perfect cocktail in hand.

Jitney Negroni

Created by Leo Robitschek for Campari Red Diaries and available at NoMad Hotel Los Angeles

Ingredients:

¾ oz. Campari

¾ oz. Sombra Mezcal

½ oz. Cinzano Extra Dry Vermouth infused with Coffee*

½ oz. Cinzano Bianco Vermouth

2 dashes of Absinthe

*Coffee-infused Vermouth: Macerate 5 oz. of coarsely ground coffee in 750 ml of Vermouth for 10 minutes. Strain and refrigerate.

Directions:

Combine all the ingredients in a mixing glass, add ice, stir and strain into a rocks glass with a large ice cube. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.

The Campari On The Rocks | Cocktail Bling Recipe

I know when that COCKTAIL BLING! Isn't that how the song goes?? Cc: Drake. Kidding. But it should!!! 

But do I love me some Campari! I am so excited about The Campari on the Rocks: a new, limited edition collaboration between confectionary creator extraordinaire Sweet Saba and Campari. 

The stylish crystal candy ring has the unmistakable color and flavor of everyone’s favorite Italian icon, Campari, and does double duty as a “cocktail ring,” able to be worn alone or garnished in a cocktail. 

You can find the ring now through the holiday season on SweetSaba.com for $62. 10% of proceeds will benefit City Harvest, a nonprofit that rescues excess food from restaurants and retailers and distributes to the hungry.

Here's the recipe created by NYC’s Pamela Wiznitzer to be garnished with the Campari on the Rocks! I think this may actually be the most fabulous drink ever....

Cocktail Bling

Created by Pam Wiznitzer, Creative Director of Seamstress (NYC)

Ingredients:
3/4 oz Campari
1.5 oz SKYY Vodka
1 oz Lemon-infused Cinzano Bianco*

Directions:

Stir ingredients in mixing glass with ice and strain into a coupe glass over crushed ice. Garnish with edible gold flake and, if desired, Campari on the Rocks candy ring from Sweet Saba.

* Lemon-infused Cinzano Bianco: Slice four lemons and let them steep in one bottle’s worth of vermouth overnight. Strain back into bottle and keep refrigerated.

Drink The Millennial Pink | Campari-Infused Tapioca Boba Cocktail

It's no secret that the trendiest color right now has been that classic blush pink we all know and love. Dubbed "Millennial Pink," us millennials and Gen-Y kids simply cannot get enough of the pale pink hue. Just when I thought millennial pink could not be more perfect in any way, I was mistaken in the best way possible, all thanks to Campari.

The Bittersweet Boba cocktail is what's creating buzz in the liqueur and spirits world as it's been created by star bartender, Pam Wiznitzer. It's the adult version of our favorite childhood drink! She actually came up with Campari-infused boba. Will we even ever be able to go back to traditional boba?

We may never know... until then, I'll keep drinking the millennial pink.

Bittersweet Boba

Created by Pamela Wiznitzer, Seamstress

Ingredients:

.5 oz Campari

2.5 oz Strong Brewed Black Tea

1 oz Milk

1 oz Vanilla Syrup 

.5 oz Grand Marnier 

 Campari-infused Tapioca Boba*

Edible Red Glitter for glass rim (Try Disco Dust from NY Cake)

Directions: 

Rim glass with edible red glitter and fill with Campari-infused boba. Shake all ingredients and strain over the boba.

*Campari-infused Tapioca Boba

Purchase plain boba (available online or at specialty grocery stores) and boil for about 30 minutes. Drain boba from pot and let steep in a mixture of 1 cup Campari and 1/3 cup sugar.