A Campari Spritz is a bitter, bubbly drink. It’s a slightly less sweet variation on the Aperol Spritz. Think of this recipe as a Negroni Spritz! This drink makes a perfect aperitivo, which is the traditional pre-dinner drink in Italy.
More Prosecco Recipes: Hugo Spritz, Negroni Sbagliato, Limoncello Spritz, Peach Bellini.
Ingredients
- Campari – The classic Italian bitter.
- Prosecco – Or sparkling wine.
- Soda Water – Or sparkling water.
- Orange Slice – To garnish.
The best glassware to serve a spritz in is a wine glass or a stemless wine glass.
What is Campari?
Campari is an Italian bitter that tastes like citrus with notes of spice, like clove and cinnamon. Campari was created in 1860 and was originally made using crushed insects to dye the aperitif its vibrant red color. Campari Group discontinued the use of carmine in 2006.
In comparison to Aperol, Campari is less sweet and has a higher alcohol volume than Aperol. Campari has an ABV of 20.5 to 28.5 (depending where it’s sold) and Aperol has an ABV of 11. The stronger taste of Campari comes from being less sweet and also a higher alcohol content.
Instructions
In a glass with ice, pour in Campari and Prosecco.
Top with sparkling water. Stir to combine.
Garnish with a slice of orange.
Tips for Making
- If you want to sweeten the bitter taste, you can add a half an ounce of simple syrup to your drink.
- This is a low ABV (alcohol by volume) drink; however, you can make it even lower by replacing the Prosecco with more sparkling water or a n/a sparkling wine.
- Garnish ideas – Herbs, citrus fruits, rhubarb or a cherry.
More Campari Cocktails
Italian Amaros (bitter liqueurs) are incredibly popular and one of my favorite liqueurs to collect for my home bar. Here are more recipes you can make using Campari:
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between an Aperol Spritz and a Campari Spritz?
Aperol and Campari are both Italian bitters. Campari is more bitter with a higher alcohol proof. Aperol is more sweet and balanced with a lower proof. The only difference between these two spritz drinks is which Italian bitter you choose to use.
What is Campari Spritz made of?
Campari, Prosecco and soda water. It’s often garnished with a slice of orange.
What flavor is Campari?
Campari is bitter, with a citrus flavor and some notes of spice, like clove and cinnamon. It’s less sweet and has a higher alcohol volume than Aperol.
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Instructions
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In a glass with ice, pour in Campari and Prosecco.
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Top with sparkling water. Stir to combine.
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Garnish with a slice of orange.
Notes
- If you want to sweeten the bitter taste, you can add half an ounce of simple syrup to your drink.
- This is a low ABV (alcohol by volume) drink; however, you can make it even lower by replacing the Prosecco with more sparkling water or a n/a sparkling wine.
- Garnish ideas – Herbs, citrus fruits, rhubarb or a cherry.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Campari Spritz
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
