Campari Spritz
Vibrant, bittersweet, and refreshingly effervescent, the Campari Spritz is an Italian aperitif that shines with its bold color and crisp, citrus-forward flavor. This cocktail is perfect for warm afternoons, inviting you to linger and savor life’s simple pleasures. With its captivating hue and easygoing style, the Campari Spritz is as delightful to look at as it is to sip.
Campari Spritz
Vibrant, bittersweet, and refreshingly effervescent, the Campari Spritz is an Italian aperitif that shines with its bold color and crisp, citrus-forward flavor. This cocktail is perfect for warm afternoons, inviting you to linger and savor life’s simple pleasures. With its captivating hue and easygoing style, the Campari Spritz is as delightful to look at as it is to sip.
- Campari60 ml (2 oz)Provides the signature bittersweet flavor and vibrant color
- Prosecco (or other dry sparkling wine)90 ml (3 oz)Adds effervescence and subtle sweetness
- Soda water30 ml (1 oz)For additional fizz and dilution
- Ice cubes30 ml (1 oz)Use enough to fill your glass
- Wine glass or large rocks glass
- Bar spoon
- Jigger
- Ice scoop
Fill a large wine glass generously with ice cubes.
Pour 2 oz of Campari over the ice.
Add 3 oz of Prosecco.
Top with 1 oz of soda water.
Stir gently with a bar spoon to mix.
Garnish with a fresh orange slice.
- Strikingly beautiful with its ruby-red color
- Perfectly balances bitterness and sweetness
- Low in alcohol—great for leisurely sipping
- Super simple to make with just a few ingredients
- Incredibly refreshing and ideal for summer
The Campari Spritz traces its roots to Italy, blending Campari—a legendary bitter liqueur invented in 1860 by Gaspare Campari in Milan—with sparkling wine and soda. The spritz tradition originated in the Veneto region during the 19th century, when Austrian soldiers would dilute Italian wines with a splash of water. Over time, the spritz evolved, and Campari became a popular base, especially as aperitivo culture blossomed across Italy. Today, the Campari Spritz is enjoyed worldwide, celebrated for its vivid color and refreshing taste.
A fresh orange slice, which adds a pop of color and imparts an inviting citrus aroma that complements Campari’s bitter notes.
Approximately 160 calories per serving. Contains moderate sugar, low fat, and around 15g carbohydrates. Alcohol content is moderate (ABV ~8-10%).