Garibaldi Cocktail, the Original Recipe

The Garibaldi Cocktail is a well-known drink in Northern Italy, created to celebrate the national hero Giuseppe Garibaldi and the unification of Italy.

The red color of Bitter Campari, paying tribute to Garibaldi’s red shirts, meets Orange Juice, honoring Sicily, creating a citrusy cocktail with a refreshing taste suitable both as an aperitif and as a long drink for after dinner.

What we’re sharing here is the Authentic Garibaldi Cocktail Recipe, the Original one. However, you should know there’s another less common version that uses carbonated orange soda (instead of orange juice) and adds some Prosecco. This alternative version never really gained popularity among cocktail enthusiasts.

As you’ll see, the Garibaldi Cocktail Recipe is incredibly simple and will help you create an Easy and Quick Cocktail that’s delicious and perfect for a summer aperitif with friends.

Note about ingredients:
Bitter Campari is widely available in most countries at liquor stores. If you can’t find it, you can substitute with other red bitter aperitifs like Aperol, though the taste will be slightly different and less bitter.