Red aperitif (7)

I believe the answer is:

campari

(Other definitions for campari that I've seen before include "Mildly bitter aperitif, often drunk with soda" , "bitter drink" , "Pinkish aperitif" , "Red, bitter-sweet Italian aperitif" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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