Campari Soda

Campari Soda.

This most classic of Italian aperitivo, an essential ingredient of the Spritz cocktail and any mid afternoon Cafe stop in Italy is a design classic.

The bottle was redesigned by Italian designer Matteo Ragni in late 2012 to celebrate its 80th Birthday.

I love it as much as the original Futurist 1932 packaging.

The drink may be an acquired taste but it's hard not to love the packaging.

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