Aperol’s older, more bitter, more assertive cousin.
Why you are pouring this tonight
The Campari Spritz is the Aperol Spritz’s older, more bitter cousin. The drink the Italians order when they have decided the Aperol Spritz is too sweet and the Negroni is too strong. Campari, prosecco, soda, ice, orange wedge. Properly bitter. Properly orange. Properly Italian.
Use the driest prosecco you can find. Campari is bitter and sweet at the same time; the dry prosecco is what keeps the drink from collapsing into a sugar bomb. Build over a wine glass full of ice: Campari first, prosecco second, soda last. Generous orange wedge, not a slice. Pair with bresaola, gorgonzola, prosciutto, anything that has spent time near salt and air.
What changes from the Aperol Spritz
Aperol out. Campari in. Prosecco and soda the same.
What to pour it alongside
Prosciutto, olives, anchovies on toast, salted almonds.
The recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Fill a large balloon wine glass with ice.
- Pour Campari, then prosecco, then soda (3-2-1 ratio).
- Stir once. Garnish with orange wheel.
Nutrition
Want the classic? Our Aperol Spritz recipe is here.
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