Oh how I miss those apéritif adverts of the 1970s …anytime anyplace anywhere, there’s a wonderful drink you can share, it’s the bright one, the right one, thaaat’s Martiniii… I’ve been yearning for the fabulous life ever since.
But it turns out Leonard Rossiter was an arrogant egotist – he referred to Joan Collins as the Prop! Such unforgivable rudeness earned Cinzano no place on my drinks trolley, yet despite its unspeakably common Luton airport advert, Campari is captivating, its bitter orange tang irresistible at the end of a hot day.
Campari soda
Half fill a tall glass with ice, pour over 50ml Campari and top up with 50ml or less soda.
Swizzle, garnish with a slice of fresh orange and enjoy the glow.
The Martini life could get you dashed up on the rocks so I’ll cling to Campari: cin cin!
The big mystery is Campari’s lack of popularity in the UK
Gastroplod 
Do you drink Negronis? Equal parts gin, vermouth and Campari.
Erm, no. I’m not proud of it but hard as I try I really don’t like gin – see my next post! I did serve Negronis at Christmas and got to envy others their enjoyment. hmmm
Thought you would be a Pimms girl. Simply spiffing darling! And lay off Leonard Rossiter. He may be a MCP but Reggie Perrin is still the funniest thing ever on TV…
Ah yes, Leonard Rossiter: well I didn’t get where I am today by giving credit where credit’s due, but Iadmit the man was a genius…if not exactly polite.