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Campari Spritz

The Campari Spritz is the predecessor of the Aperol Spritz. Whereas the Aperol version is soft, the Campari version is bold and assertive, so it is served in a smaller rocks glass and garnished with one large green olive. With its robust nature, the Campari Spritz is a very popular aperitivo alongside various antipasti containing olive oil, spices, fresh mozzarella, and seafood such as octopus, calamari, and clams.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 1 drink

Ingredients

2 ounces brut Prosecco
1 ounce club soda
2 ounces Campari
1 large green olive, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Build the cocktail carefully in a rocks glass over large cold ice cubes by first pouring the Prosecco. Add the club soda and finish with the Campari. Stir gently and garnish with the olive.

  2. tasting notes

    Step 2

    Dominant Flavors: herbs and tree bark

    Step 3

    Body: light, slightly effervescent

    Step 4

    Dryness: medium to dry

    Step 5

    Complexity: medium

    Step 6

    Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: rounded out by slight acidity

    Step 7

    Finish: short, bitter

  3. Step 8

    Glass: rocks

Cover of Speakeasy by Jason Kosmas and Dushan Zaric featuring a coupe glass with a brown cocktail and lemon wheel garnish.
Reprinted with permission from Speakeasy: The Employees Only Guide to Classic Cocktails Reimagined by Jason Kosmas and Dushan Zaric, © 2010 Ten Speed Press. Buy the full book from Amazon or Bookshop.
TagsSpritzCocktailAlcoholBeveragesAperitifCampariAmaroLiqueurProseccoSparkling WineWineEasy5 Ingredients or FewerCookbooks
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