Not Campari Set

Getting that seven-year itch in your love affair with the Negroni? Drinkers switch up their gin and vermouth all the time, but many never think to change out their beloved Campari, which is a damn shame. While there is nothing wrong with Campari, there are so many other lovely, bracing, bitter liqueurs that can just as handily sitteth on the right hand of gin in the holy trinity that is the Negroni.

This set includes three of our favorites:

Carpano Botanic Bitter is the product of a careful selection of ten aromatic herbs that are infused in the traditional method to reach a balanced taste: saffron, sandalwood, fresh green orange peel, bitter orange peel, cinchona, rhubarb, zedoria, gentian, myrrh and wormwood. The assertive bitterness is balanced out with 150g of sugar per litre, which is significantly less than its rivals (can you guess who we're talking about?) which come in closer to 300g per litre. This creates a freshness and lightness that is quite welcome, and lets the herbal qualities shine through beautifully. Diet Negroni, anyone? (1 L)

St. George's Bruto Americano lights your mouth up upon first taste, with big, bold gentian bitterness and dark, woody notes from Balsam Fir and California Buckthorn bark. There is also a very present orange, but it takes on a darker tone in the presence of so much brooding woodsiness. (750 ml)

Gran Classico Bitter is definitely on the softer side in terms of bitterness, and also tones down significantly the orange notes in favor of warm baking spices, making it seem almost tailor-made for a Boulevardier. (700 ml)