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A Classic Campari Cocktail AKA Campari Spritz made with 3 simple ingredients and garnished with fresh strawberries and oranges. Not only does this look beautiful it tastes so delicious and makes a great aperitivo…. with a few snacks of course!
How gorgeous is this cocktail?! Ruby red, filled with prosecco, bitter flavours, juicy fresh strawberries and oranges, I mean it’s bea-utiful!
If you love an Aperol Spritz (my all-time favourite cocktail) or a Negroni cocktail then you’ll love this! Not gonna lie, it’s way more bitter than Aperol and not as fruity but just as delicious and refreshing.
Here’s What You Need to Make it
- Campari
- Prosecco
- Soda or sparkling water
- Fresh strawberries and oranges, optional
Note that the fruit is optional but really makes a great difference, especially the strawberries. It’s not traditional but absolutely my favourite way to make this Campari cocktail!
How to Make a Classic Campari Cocktail – Step By Step
Fill a glass with ice then top with Campari (photo 1) followed but prosecco and sparkling water (photo 2). Garnish with slices of fresh strawberries, oranges or fruit of choice.
Other Variations
If you find Campari too bitter then there a few ways to adapt this to make it fruitier which I love.
- Half and half Aperol and Campari – cut the Campari in half and replace it with Aperol. It’ll be slightly less bitter and have a hint of orange.
- Half Campari with orange – cut the Campari in half again and add in some fresh blood orange juice. It’ll be less alcoholic and more fruity.
- Half Campari and prosecco – cut the Campari in half and add in more prosecco. It’ll have more fizz and be fruitier.
- Half Campari and passion fruit – cut the Campari in half and add a splash of passion fruit liqueur.
When it comes to cocktails I’m all for simplicity and this takes all of 2 seconds to whip up. No making sugar syrups and all that jazz although if I’m feeling fancy I might give that a go.
But really, cocktails are best when they’re quick, easy and enjoyed in the sunshine with plenty of nibbles!
Food to Serve with Campari
Why not try serving it with Marinated Olives, Sausage and Stracchino Crostini, Bruschetta al Pomodoro or dips such as my Creamy Pesto Dip or Taleggio and White Bean Dip. What better way to kick off your time to chill and relax!
More Italian Cocktails You Might Like:
- Limoncello Mojito Cocktail
- Blood Orange Cocktail – Gin & Thyme
- Aperol Spritz Cocktail
- Sparkling Limoncello Cocktail
- Cointreau Rose Cocktail With Strawberries
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Classic Campari Cocktail - Spritz
Ingredients
- 2 parts Campari, (2oz/60ml)
- 3 parts Prosecco, (3oz/90ml)
- 1 part soda water or sparkling water, (1oz/30ml)
- 2 fresh strawberries, , sliced
- 2 sliced blood or fresh orange
- ice
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice then top with Campari followed but prosecco and sparkling water.
- Garnish with slices of fresh strawberries, oranges or fruit of choice.
Notes
Other Variations
If you find Campari too bitter then there a few ways to adapt this to make it fruitier which I love.- Half and half Aperol and Campari - cut the Campari in half and replace it with Aperol. It'll be slightly less bitter and have a hint of orange.
- Half Campari with orange - cut the Campari in half again and add in some fresh blood orange juice. It'll be less alcoholic and more fruity.
- Half Campari and prosecco - cut the Campari in half and add in more prosecco. It'll have more fizz and be fruitier.
- Half Campari and passion fruit - cut the Campari in half and add a splash of passion fruit liqueur.
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We are having a bachelorette party this weekend, and I am just so impressed with this terrific drink, it’s time to party with your recipe 🙂
Woohoo, hope you have the best time!
Yum! This looks absolutely refreshing and satisfying!
Thanks so much Bee!
Definitely a delicious cocktail I need to make in the upcoming Easter period! WOW!
Definitely, bring on Easter cocktails!
I’m loving the colour of this drink. I can definitely see this one becoming a summertime favourite!
Thanks so much Rosa the strawberries at the end are soooo delicious too!
this is so beautiful! it totally makes me think of summer 🙂 I’m not a drinker, but I love the flavors with just some bubbly water !
Such a great idea, thanks Danielle!
We drink a lot of Aperol spritz here in Verona! It’s such an ‘in’ aperitivo! But I also like Campari! Love the idea of adding fresh fruit, especially strawberries!
Aperol is my all time fav spritz ( we drink a lot of it too hahah) Campari is such a nice change.