Shakerato
A bitter and refreshing aperitif & bitters cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 17.1% ABV ∙
The Shakerato is a single red bitter such as Campari, shaken hard with ice until foamy and fine-strained into a chilled glass.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake with ice: Red bitter 45 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Express an orange twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
Tips
- There's nothing in the shaker but 45 ml of red bitter, so shake hard and long; the foam is what gives the drink its body.
History
The Shakerato takes its name from the Italian verb shakerare, "to shake," and began as a way of serving iced coffee: the caffè shakerato, espresso vigorously shaken with ice and sometimes sugar until frothy, poured into a cocktail glass.
The Campari Shakerato applies the same shaking technique to Campari alone, aerating and chilling the bitter liqueur into a lighter, foam-topped drink. It is closely associated with Camparino in Galleria, the historic Campari-run bar in Milan opened by Davide Campari in 1915, where the all-Campari shaken serve became a signature offering.
FAQ
What is in a Shakerato?
Just one ingredient: 45 ml of a red bitter such as Campari, shaken hard with ice and fine-strained into a chilled glass with an orange twist. The shake makes it cold and lightly foamy, at about 17.1% ABV.
Is the Shakerato an Italian drink?
Yes. "Shakerato" is Italian for "shaken," and the word is best known from caffè shakerato, espresso shaken with ice. The all-Campari version is closely associated with Camparino in Galleria, the historic Campari bar in Milan.
How do you pronounce Shakerato?
Shah-keh-RAH-toh. It is Italian for "shaken," from the verb shakerare, which comes from the English "shake."
