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Italian Campari Spritz
The bolder, more robust, ruby-red sibling to the Aperol Spritz. Featuring a pronounced bitter profile and herbal complexity, perfect for a true aperitivo.
- Prep
- 3 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 3 min
- Servings
- 1
- Difficulty
- easy
- Cuisine
- italian
Ingredients
Scaled for 1 serving
- Campari
- Prosecco (chilled, Brut)
- soda water (chilled)
- large ice cubes
- orange slice (or green olive)
Equipment
- Large wine glass or rocks glass
- Bar spoon
Instructions
- 1
Choose Glass
Select a large wine glass or a heavy-bottomed rocks glass.
- 2
Fill with Ice
Fill the glass to the very top with large ice cubes to ensure the drink stays ice cold.
- 3
Measure Ratio
Use the classic 3:2:1 ratio (Prosecco:Campari:Soda).
- 4
Add Bubbles
Pour 3 oz (90ml) of chilled dry Prosecco over the ice.
- 5
Add Campari
Pour 2 oz (60ml) of Campari over the Prosecco. The red liqueur will cascade down through the wine.
- 6
Add Soda
Top with 1 splash (about 1 oz / 30ml) of soda water.
- 7
Stir Gently
Gently stir once or twice from the bottom to mix without losing carbonation.
- 8
Prepare Garnish
Slice a fresh orange.
- 9
Garnish Options
Garnish with an orange slice. Alternatively, for a savory Venetian twist, garnish with a large green olive on a pick.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately with savory snacks like salted nuts or focaccia.
Cooking Tips
- Campari is significantly more bitter and has a higher alcohol content than Aperol. It is for those who prefer a drier, herbal drink.
- The large green olive garnish highlights the savory, botanical notes of the Campari perfectly.
Variations
- Select Spritz: Using Select Aperitivo, which falls perfectly between Aperol (sweet) and Campari (bitter) in flavor profile.
Chef's Notes & Storage
- The original Spritz Veneziano.
Nutrition Estimate
170 calories · 0g protein · 15g carbs · 0g fat · 0g fiber per serving
