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Campari Soda

A simple low-ABV aperitivo of Campari lengthened with soda.

Base spirit
Aperitif
Style
Highball
Glassware
Highball glass
Technique
Build

Campari Soda is Campari over ice topped with club soda—the skeleton of the Americano without vermouth. Bitter orange stays loud while soda softens the proof. It is a minimal Italian aperitivo highball.

Campari Soda in a highball over ice, bright red, orange peel.

Ingredients

Servings

Did you know?

“Campari and soda predates many modern spritzes as a straightforward Italian café aperitivo.”

Source:Italian aperitivo tradition

Bartender's Note

Start with 1.5 oz Campari if guests are bitter-shy. Keep soda ice-cold.

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How to make the Campari Soda

  1. 1Build Campari over ice in a highball
  2. 2Top with soda and stir once
  3. 3Garnish with an orange peel

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