Aperol, Campari or Select
All three are Italian bitter aperitivos and all three make a great spritz — but they're less alike than you'd think. Here's the difference.
Quick comparison
| Aperol | Campari | Select | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | Padua, 1919 | Novara, 1860 | Venice, 1920 |
| Alcohol | ≈ 11% | ≈ 25% | ≈ 17.5% |
| Taste | Orange, sweet with gentle bitterness | Very bitter, herbal | In between, juniper and rhubarb |
| Colour | Orange | Deep red | Red |
| Spritz at Ancestral | €6.00 | €7.00 | €6.50 |
Which one should you choose?
- If you like sweet and citrusy: Aperol, the softest and most popular.
- If you like properly bitter: Campari, more intense and stronger.
- If you want something in between, very Venetian: Select, perfect with a green olive.
Can't decide? Our menu has the 50/50 — half Aperol, half Campari — for €6.50. Or build your own in the Spritz Lab.