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