Aperol vs Campari
Aperol and Campari, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
The differences in a few lines
- Both are liqueurs, in different styles: Aperol is bitter aperitif; Campari, aperitif bitter.
- Campari is stronger: 28.5% ABV; Aperol has 11%.
- Different brands, same owner: Aperol and Campari both belong to Campari Group.
- Both brands come from Italy.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile, Campari is more bitter (7.5 against 4.5, out of 10).
- Flavor notes they share: orange peel, grapefruit and old wood.
- Only in Aperol, vanilla, strawberry and salinity; only in Campari, quinine, cherry, mint and clove.
- Both ingredient lists declare coloring.
Which one to choose?
- Want less alcohol? Aperol (11%).
- Want something more bitter? Campari.
- Want something less bitter? Aperol.
- Looking for vanilla, strawberry and salinity? Aperol.
- Looking for quinine, cherry, mint and clove? Campari.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Aperol Liqueur · Italy | Campari Liqueur · Italy | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Liqueur | Liqueur |
| Brand | Aperol | Campari |
| Brand owner | Campari Group | Campari Group |
| Brand origin | Italy | Italy |
| Alcohol content | 11% ABV | 28.5% ABV |
| Type | Bitter aperitif | Aperitif bitter |
| Serving | Spritz 3-2-1: prosecco, Aperol and sparkling water | Negroni, Campari Spritz or Campari Soda |
| Manufacturing | Suape (PE), Campari Group | Suape (PE), Campari Group |
| Ingredients | Sugar, potable ethyl alcohol, aromatic herb extracts, colors INS 110, INS 124, nature-identical vanilla flavor and water. | Water, sugar, natural extract, potable ethyl alcohol, artificial colors INS 122, tartrazine INS 102 and INS 133. |
| Calories per 100 ml | ≈ 61 kcal (alcohol only) | ≈ 157 kcal (alcohol only) |
| Sweetness | 5.5 | 5 |
| Acidity | 3 | 3 |
| Body | 5 | 5 |
| Bitterness | 4.5 | 7.5 |
| Alcohol | 4.5 | 7 |
| Notes — first sip | orange peelvanillagrapefruitstrawberry | orange peelgrapefruitquininecherry |
| Notes — mid-palate | orange peelold woodsalinity | orange peelold woodquininemintcherry |
| Notes — finish | orange peelgrapefruitstrawberry | quinineorange peelclove |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Aperol and Campari?
Both are liqueurs, in different styles: Aperol is bitter aperitif; Campari, aperitif bitter. Campari is stronger: 28.5% ABV; Aperol has 11%. Different brands, same owner: Aperol and Campari both belong to Campari Group. Both brands come from Italy.
Which is stronger, Aperol or Campari?
Campari is stronger: 28.5% ABV; Aperol has 11%.
Are Aperol and Campari made by the same company?
Yes. Different brands, same owner: Aperol and Campari both belong to Campari Group.
Which is sweeter, Aperol or Campari?
They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (5.5 and 5, out of 10).
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