ColomboCocktail recipe
Rating
Microbadges
Highball glass
Ingredients
Can you make this?
Add the ingredients you have at home to your My Bar and we'll show you what cocktails you can make. Start off by adding the ingredients you have for this cocktail using the plus icons.
Cocktail Colin says:
The Colombo cocktail is a fascinating symphony of citrus and bitter notes, integrating the sharpness of lime, orange, and lemon with the robust, bitter edge of Campari. Its richness is elegantly mellowed by the smooth sweetness of gomme syrup, making for a refreshingly complex beverage that intrigues with every sip. This cocktail expertly balances the vibrancy of its citrus elements with the depth of Campari, appealing to those who cherish a drink with bright zest and sophisticated bitterness.
Method
How to make a Colombo
-
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice
-
- Shake well for 10-15 seconds or until the outside of the shaker becomes frosted
-
- Strain into a highball glass over ice
-
- Garnish with a couple of slices of orange and serve
Power tips
Elevate the Colombo with these master mixologist tips
Upgrade to premium
And receive world class tips on how to raise your cocktails to the next level.
Find out more- Double strain the cocktail to remove any pulp from the citrus juices, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.
- If available, use fresh, high-quality citrus juices squeezed right before making the cocktail to maintain a bright and vibrant flavor.
- Subscribe to premium to receive even more power tips on this cocktail.
Your private tasting notes
Can you make this?
Add the ingredients you have at home to your My Bar and we'll show you what cocktails you can make. Start off by adding the ingredients you have for this cocktail using the plus icons.
Featured in
FAQ's
What type of cocktail is a Colombo?
The Colombo is a cold, alcoholic cocktail known for its vibrant tartness and slight bitterness. It falls under the category of shaken cocktails and is characterized by its unique combination of citrus juices and Campari, complemented by a touch of sweetness from gomme syrup. It's served in a highball glass, making it a refreshing choice for those who appreciate a balance between bitter and sweet flavors.
How should the Colombo cocktail be served?
The Colombo cocktail should be served cold in a highball glass. The ingredients, including lime juice, orange juice, lemon juice, Campari, and gomme syrup, should be thoroughly shaken with ice to chill and slightly dilute the cocktail before straining it into the glass. This method ensures that the Colombo is refreshing and has the perfect balance of flavors.
Can the Colombo cocktail be considered a good choice for someone looking to enjoy a lower alcohol content drink?
Yes, the Colombo cocktail, with an alcohol content of 7.97%, can be considered a good choice for those seeking a beverage with a lower alcohol content compared to many other cocktails. Its composition, focusing on a sizeable volume of citrus juices alongside the alcoholic component Campari, provides a flavorful experience without a high alcohol content, making it suitable for social occasions where moderation is preferred.
What does the addition of gomme syrup contribute to the Colombo cocktail?
Gomme syrup, a sweetener made from sugar and gum arabic, adds not only sweetness to the Colombo cocktail but also a silky, smooth texture. The syrup's viscosity enhances the mouthfeel of the drink, balancing the tartness and bitterness of the citrus juices and Campari. This ingredient is crucial for creating a well-rounded cocktail that's both pleasant to drink and complex in flavor.
Is the Colombo cocktail typically shaken or stirred, and why?
The Colombo cocktail is typically shaken, not stirred. This preparation method is chosen to thoroughly mix the diverse components, including the viscosity of gomme syrup and the acidity of the citrus juices, into a cohesive, evenly chilled beverage. Shaking introduces aeration, breaking down the syrup and efficiently blending it with the liquors and juices, resulting in a vibrant, frothy, and well-incorporated drink that highlights the intended balance of flavors.
Upgrade your mixology
Become a member for free taking your cocktail making skills up to level 11. Or become a premium member to rise to cocktail greatness.
- Save your bar forever
- Access to our Cocktail Creator, allowing you to create your own wonderful concoctions.
- Create personalised cocktail menus for all your events, bars or parties
- Save cocktails to personalised 'Tried' and 'Want to try' lists
- Create and record tasting notes on cocktails
- Create lists of cocktails to share with friends and family
- A personalised MyBar URL, allowing you to share everything you can make with friends
- And much more ... (what to buy next, measurement choices, search personalisation...)
Create your own cocktail menu!
Use our interactive cocktail menu creator for free, and create wonderful looking cocktail menus for your next party, gathering or bar.
Great looking pre-built designed themes, group your cocktails, choose what to show on them and a host more options.
Get creatingYou might also like
Boulevardier
The Boulevardier is a classic and sophisticated cocktail with a perfect balance between sweet and bitter. It's a close relative...
Old Pal
The Old Pal first appeared in the 1922 edition of Harry Craddock's "The Savoy Cocktail Book", a drinks compendium compiled...
Uncle Neil
Devised by Ron Oliver, head bartender at The Diamond.
Paris Between the Wars
The Paris Between the Wars cocktail is a sophisticated blend that transports you to the elegance of 1920s Paris. This...
Create a cocktail
Choose a theme and some ingredients, give us some description and we'll create an amazing cocktail for you.
Register as a Premium Make Me a Cocktail community member and get access to an even more powerful creator.
Start creatingBuild your bar
Tell us what you have at home and we’ll find a delicious cocktail for you to make right now.
Register as a Make Me a Cocktail community member and we’ll save your ingredients list so you can come back to it at any time.
Create My Bar
Comments
I adjusted the lime juice to 20ml and added a bit more syrup to 20ml. Came out perfectly balanced for me. Refreshing and just the right hint of bitterness.
You need to be a user with a verified email to comment on cocktails. Login / register