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Campari Cocktail
Created by Gramercy Tavern, New York City
Oprah.com   |   From the November 2002 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
Campari Cocktail
If you like grapefruit, you can't go wrong with this recipe from Gramercy Tavern in New York City.

Servings: Serves 8
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 grapefruit
  • 1 cup vodka
  • 1 cup Campari
  • 2/3 cup sweet vermouth
  • Splash of Moscato or other dessert wine
Directions
In a saucepan, simmer 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water until it reaches the consistency of thin syrup, about 2 minutes. Add 1 grapefruit, peeled and cut into 8 wedges. Simmer 5 more minutes. Cool mixture and transfer it to a pitcher. Add 1 cup vodka, 1 cup Campari and 2/3 cup sweet vermouth. Cover and steep at least 1 hour.

To serve: Pour Campari mixture halfway to the top of each chilled martini glass, and fill each almost to the rim with chilled fresh grapefruit juice. Top off with a splash of Moscato or other sparkling dessert wine.
Printed from Oprah.com on May 26, 2012
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