A classic Campari spritz made with three simple ingredients and garnished with fresh strawberries and orange. This ruby-red aperitivo is elegant, refreshing and easy to prepare—perfect with a few small snacks.
Bright, bitter and beautifully hued, this Campari cocktail combines prosecco, soda and Campari for a crisp, slightly bitter spritz that pairs wonderfully with fruit garnishes like strawberries and orange slices.
If you enjoy an Aperol Spritz or a Negroni, you’ll likely appreciate this drink. It’s more bitter than an Aperol Spritz and less fruity, but equally refreshing and stylish.
What You Need
- Campari
- Prosecco
- Soda or sparkling water
- Fresh strawberries and orange slices (optional)
The fruit garnish is optional but adds aroma and freshness—strawberries in particular complement Campari nicely. While not traditional, the fruit makes this version lovely for casual entertaining.
How to Make a Classic Campari Cocktail – Step by Step
Fill a glass with ice, add Campari, then top with prosecco and a splash of sparkling water. Stir gently if desired and finish with slices of fresh strawberries and orange.
Variations
If Campari feels too bitter, try one of these simple tweaks to make the drink fruitier or softer:
- Half Aperol, half Campari: Replace half the Campari with Aperol for a softer, orangey spritz.
- Campari with orange juice: Reduce the Campari and add fresh blood orange juice for sweetness and color.
- More prosecco: Use less Campari and more prosecco for a fizzier, lighter cocktail.
- Passion fruit splash: Cut the Campari and add a dash of passion fruit liqueur for tropical notes.
This cocktail is deliberately simple—no syrups or complicated prep—so it’s quick to make and perfect for sunny afternoons with nibbles.
Food to Serve with Campari
Serve the spritz with marinated olives, crostini, bruschetta or creamy dips. Small bites with salty or savory notes balance the bitterness and make a lovely aperitivo spread.
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
By Emily
Ingredients
- 2 parts Campari (2 oz / 60 ml)
- 3 parts Prosecco (3 oz / 90 ml)
- 1 part soda or sparkling water (1 oz / 30 ml)
- 2 fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 sliced blood or fresh orange
- ice
Instructions
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Fill a glass with ice, add Campari, then top with prosecco and sparkling water.
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Garnish with slices of fresh strawberries, orange, or other fruit of your choice.
Notes
Other Variations
If Campari is too bitter, try a milder or fruitier version: mix half Aperol and half Campari, add fresh blood orange juice, increase the prosecco, or add a splash of passion fruit liqueur.
Helpful Info for All Recipes
- Extra virgin olive oil is used throughout unless stated otherwise.
- When using canned tomatoes, choose good-quality brands for best flavour.
- Vegetable sizes are standard unless noted.
- Recipes are tested using a fan (convection) oven where applicable.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrates: 17 g
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Sodium: 12 mg
Nutrition information is an approximation.
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