Campari Spritz
A bold Italian Spritz combining Campari, Prosecco and soda water. Bittersweet and refreshing with vibrant citrus, herbal complexity and lively bubbles.
Campari Spritz Recipe
- Campari 60 ml
- Prosecco 90 ml
- Soda water 30 ml
- Fresh orange 1 slice
- Ice 200 g, optional
Make it properly
- Fill a large wine glass generously with ice.
- Add Prosecco and Campari.
- Top with soda water and stir gently to combine without losing the bubbles.
- Garnish with a fresh orange slice.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD CAMPARI SPRITZ?
A good Campari Spritz is bold, bittersweet and refreshing. Prosecco brings crisp fruit and lively bubbles, Campari provides its distinctive bitter orange and herbal character, while soda water keeps the drink bright and refreshing.
Plenty of ice is essential to keep the Spritz cold, while a fresh orange slice complements Campari's citrus character. Compared with an Aperol Spritz, the finished drink is more bitter and intense, with a deeper herbal finish.
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CAMPARI SPRITZ: RECIPE, INGREDIENTS & TIPS
A practical guide to making a Campari Spritz, from choosing the right Prosecco and soda water to balancing Campari's bittersweet character with crisp bubbles and fresh orange.
THE BEST INGREDIENTS FOR A CAMPARI SPRITZ
A good Campari Spritz starts with Campari, whose distinctive bitter orange, herbal and aromatic character defines the cocktail. A crisp Prosecco adds freshness and lively bubbles, while soda water lengthens the drink without masking Campari's flavour.
For Drinkero's version, we recommend Campari Bitter with Mionetto Prosecco Treviso Brut DOC. The Prosecco's fresh, sparkling character balances the intensity of Campari while keeping the cocktail bright and refreshing.
Complete the drink with Fever-Tree Premium Soda Water and a fresh orange slice.
HOW TO BALANCE A CAMPARI SPRITZ
The Campari Spritz should retain Campari's characteristic bitterness while remaining refreshing and easy to drink. Prosecco adds fruit, freshness and carbonation, while soda water lightens the mixture.
Our ratio of 90 ml Prosecco, 60 ml Campari and 30 ml soda water creates a bold Spritz with enough sparkling wine to balance Campari without hiding its bittersweet character.
ORIGINS OF THE CAMPARI SPRITZ
The Campari Spritz belongs to the Italian aperitivo tradition, combining a bitter aperitif with sparkling wine and soda water.
Campari itself was created in Italy in the 19th century and became a defining ingredient in Italian aperitivo culture. Pairing it with sparkling wine and soda creates a lighter, longer serve that retains Campari's distinctive bittersweet character while adding refreshing bubbles.
TECHNIQUE: BUILD, TOP & STIR
The Campari Spritz is built directly in the serving glass. Fill a large wine glass generously with ice, then add chilled Prosecco and Campari before topping with soda water.
Stir gently to combine the ingredients while preserving as much carbonation as possible. Avoid vigorous stirring, which can flatten the Prosecco and soda water.
Finish with a fresh orange slice to complement Campari's citrus character.
HOW TO SERVE A CAMPARI SPRITZ
Serve the Campari Spritz in a large wine glass filled generously with ice. The larger glass provides enough room for the 180 ml drink, plenty of ice and the orange garnish.
Serve immediately while the Prosecco and soda water are cold and sparkling.
Questions about the Campari Spritz
What is a Campari Spritz made with?
A Campari Spritz combines Campari, Prosecco and soda water, served over plenty of ice and garnished with fresh orange.
How is a Campari Spritz different from an Aperol Spritz?
Campari has a more intense bitter and herbal character than Aperol, giving the Campari Spritz a bolder, less sweet flavour.
What Prosecco is best for a Campari Spritz?
A crisp, refreshing Prosecco works best. Drinkero recommends Mionetto Prosecco Treviso Brut DOC.
How much Campari is in a Campari Spritz?
Our recipe uses 60 ml of Campari per cocktail.
What glass should I use for a Campari Spritz?
Use a large wine glass with plenty of ice and finish with a fresh orange slice.
Can I make Campari Spritzes for a group?
Yes. Choose 6, 12, 24 or 48 cocktails in the Drinkero Cocktail Kit Builder and the required ingredient quantities are calculated for you.