Garibaldi
- Glass
- Highball
- Difficulty
- Easy
- ABV
- ~8%
Ingredients
- 1½ ozcampari45 ml
- 4 ozfresh orange juice120 ml
Instructions
Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour the Campari over the ice. Add the fresh orange juice — and this is the key: use a centrifugal juicer or blend the orange juice briefly to create a fluffy, aerated texture. The 'fluffy' orange juice is what makes the Garibaldi extraordinary; it creates a creamy, almost mousse-like texture that transforms the drink. Give it one gentle stir to combine. Garnish with a half-wheel of orange on the rim.
Sips & Tips
Technique
The secret to the Garibaldi is the 'fluffy' orange juice — juice the oranges in a centrifugal juicer (not a hand press) or blend the juice briefly in a blender. The aeration creates a creamy, mousse-like texture that makes the drink feel luxurious. Davide Campari, who popularized this drink, insists on the fluffy juice technique.
Balance
The Garibaldi is a two-ingredient cocktail — the quality of both ingredients matters enormously. Use fresh-squeezed orange juice; bottled juice is flat and one-dimensional. The Campari's bitterness is balanced by the orange's sweetness and acidity. The ratio of 1:3 (Campari to juice) is the sweet spot — enough Campari to taste, not so much that it overwhelms.
History
The Garibaldi is named after Giuseppe Garibaldi, the Italian general who unified Italy in the 19th century — the drink combines the red of Campari (representing the south) with the orange of the juice (representing the north). It was popularized by Davide Campari, the grandson of the Campari founder, who championed the fluffy orange juice technique at his bar in Milan.
The Garibaldi is the simplest great cocktail — two ingredients, perfectly combined. The fluffy orange juice is the secret. Cheers.
Variations
Aperol Garibaldi
Replace the Campari with Aperol. The result is sweeter and less bitter — more approachable for those who find Campari too intense. The orange juice's sweetness and the Aperol's orange flavor create a harmonious, easy-drinking combination.
Garibaldi Spritz
Add 2 oz of Prosecco and reduce the orange juice to 2 oz. The bubbles add lightness and the Prosecco's dryness balances the orange juice's sweetness. A more complex, aperitivo-style version of the classic.
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Garibaldi
Glass: Highball | Difficulty: Easy | ABV: ~8%
Ingredients
- 1½ oz campari
- 4 oz fresh orange juice
Instructions
Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour the Campari over the ice. Add the fresh orange juice — and this is the key: use a centrifugal juicer or blend the orange juice briefly to create a fluffy, aerated texture. The 'fluffy' orange juice is what makes the Garibaldi extraordinary; it creates a creamy, almost mousse-like texture that transforms the drink. Give it one gentle stir to combine. Garnish with a half-wheel of orange on the rim.