David Wondrich reviews his own books

The award-winning author and drinks historian, David Wondrich, takes a look back at his renowned writing back-catalogue. From ‘Killer Cocktails’ to ‘The Oxford Companion to Spirits & Cocktails’, he gives us the inside track on how his books came to be
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Last Orders by Mona GallosiFor the final installment of our Negroni Week Movies, let’s leave the floor to our top Argentinian bartender. Who but Mona Gallosi to end these incredible cinematic stories? The perfect femme fatale bartender in her Last Orders. In the style of a classic black-and-white film noir (but letting the Campari bottle and cocktail stand out […]

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The Curious Life Of The Travelling Bartender by Joe SchofieldIf you’ve read the prior article, you might recognize the protagonist of this short movie, the colorful Joe Schofield (who played the unidentified man in Millie’s short film)! In his vignette, The Curious Life of the Travelling Bartender, Joe is the main character in this typical Wes Anderson style and aesthetic. Maniacally symmetrical framings, bizarre […]

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For Your Eyes Only By Millie TangLet’s dive into a genre which places itself between thriller and action movie, the classic 60s spy movie with the one and only Millie Tang, acting as the main protagonist and spy bartender. For Your Eyes Only is a stylish espionage caper in which Millie is sitting outside an Italian Café reading a newspaper, but […]

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The Bitter Truth by Tiffanie BarriereMovies and cocktails tell extraordinary stories, which come alive when movie directors and bartenders’ creative fire is lightened up. Both are thrill seeker, searching for emotions for people to feel. Our Negroni Week movie campaign starts with the first short movie: The Bitter Truth, a modern thriller by Tiffanie Barriere. In this thrilling scene inspired […]

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Meet the Global Campari Red HandsRed Hand is not just one individual, Red Hand is a concept, a legend to behold. However, Red Hand is not anyone: knowledge, experience, wisdom and passion are some of the distinctive characteristics which a Red Hand needs to have. This is what drove the Global Campari Red Hands 2024 when they were asked to […]

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Discover the Global Campari Red Hands ProgramWhat do a bartender and a movie director have in common? The inspiration to create something unique, which can come from everything that lights up one’s creative fire. This is what happens to bartenders and movie directors. Both let themselves be inspired by the world and people around them, by what they’ve experienced, by their […]
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How Bars Helped Shaping the LGBTQ+ movementA deep dive into LGBTQ+ history, and its link with bar culture, thanks to Professor Daniel Hurewitz

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A (bar) world reimaginedFind out what is to be done, for a new idea of bar and bartending, according to Campari Academy Creative Director Monica Berg.

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What Goes Into Designing - Brand Identity with Kristen MillarOur “What Goes Into Designing” series will introduce you to the designers and creatives behind the tools to success for any hospitality business. Through their own words they will share their expertise and give you an insight into what their work is all about. Learn first-hand from our experts as they give you their best […]

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Friendship test: Alex Jump & Lauren Paylor O'BrienThe US-based bartenders who also run hospitality wellbeing project, Focus On Health, take Campari Academy's friendship test. They talk country songs, pet names and sober bachelorette parties

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Cognac, The French Spirit Par ExcellenceCognac is more than a spirit – coming from a refined process of distillation and blending of eaux-de-vie, it’s considered one of the best of its kind. Find out all about this French mixology staple.

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Tips for Blending CocktailsLearn how to blend cocktails like a pro to create frozen drinks like pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris.