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Campari Spritz

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Posted: 08/21/21

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Best parts bitter and bubbly, the refreshing Campari Spritz will treat your tastebuds and brighten your day. Sparkling wine, soda water, and Campari combine for a delightful drink that is easy to make at home.

two glasses of Campari Spritz with ice and orange slice garnish

Like many other delicious cocktails, we have the Italians to thank for the Campari Spritz. It’s light and vibrant, making it perfect for a warm day or anytime you need a thirst-quenching refreshment. Since it is an Aperitif, it’s meant to be enjoyed before dinner but can be enjoyed anytime!

Campari Spritz Ingredients

Just three ingredients are needed to make a Campari Spritz, just remember 3-2-1. Be sure to see the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full list of ingredients and measurements.

  • Campari: Provides a bold and bitter base that defines the drink and gives it its vibrant red color. There’s no real substitute for its unique taste. Read more on Campari below.
  • Sparling Wine: Adds a touch of sweetness. Choose a dry Prosecco (brut) to keep the drink crisp and refreshing.
  • Soda water: Adds a refreshing fizziness and dilutes the intensity of the other ingredients, making the spritz lighter and more drinkable.
jigger of Campari pouring into a glass of ice to make a Campari Spritz

How to Make a Campari Spritz

Whipping up a Campari Spritz at home is so easy! No cocktail shaker or fancy gadgets are needed. The full recipe can be found at the bottom of the post.

  • Add Campari to a glass filled with ice.
  • Add sparkling wine or Prosecco to the glass.
  • Top with soda water.
  • Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice. Enjoy!

FAQ

How many calories are in a Campari spritz?

One cocktail has 135 calories.

Aperol Spritz vs Campari Spritz

The Aperol Spritz and Campari Spritz are similar in ingredients and flavor. Both Aperol and Campari are Italian bitters referred to as Apertifs. Aperol is sweeter and more balanced, while Campari is noticeably bitter and has a higher alcohol content. Both cocktails are fizzy and refreshing.

Aperol Spritz

two glasses of aperol spritz with ice and orange slices surrounded by straws, a bottle of sparkling wine, and a bottle of aperol

How to Serve

Serve in a glass tumbler with ice and garnish with an orange slice. Enjoy while cold and the bubbles are fresh.

two glasses of Campari Spritz with ice and fresh orange slices surrounded by cork and bottle of sparkling wine

Other Italian Cocktails

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two glasses of Campari Spritz with ice and orange slice garnish
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Campari Spritz

Serves: 1 cocktail
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 3 minutes
Total: 3 minutes
Best parts bitter and bubbly, the refreshing Campari Spritz cocktail will treat your taste buds. Sparkling wine, soda water, and Campari combine for a delightful drink that is easy to make at home.

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces sparkling wine Prosecco or similar
  • 2 ounces Campari
  • 1 ounce soda water

Instructions

  • Add the Campari to an ice filled glass.
  • Add the sparkling wine to the glass.
  • Top with the soda water.
  • Stir gently, garnish and enjoy.
Author: Nathan Longley
Course: Drinks
two glasses of Campari Spritz with ice and orange slice garnish

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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