Campari Spritz

A refreshing cousin of the ever-popular Aperol spritz.

Updated October 27, 2023

Why It Works

A combination of club soda and Prosecco adds acidity, yeasted notes, and extra effervescence to this refreshing aperitivo.
The olive garnish adds a briny, savory counterpoint to the bittersweet notes of the Campari.

In Speakeasy, Jason Kosmas and Dushan Zaric of Employees Only say that Campari spritz is the predecessor of the popular Aperol spritz: "Whereas the Aperol version is soft, the Campari version is bold and assertive."

A Campari Spritz in a rocks glass, garnished with 3 olives on a pick. — Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik

It's served with a green olive, which is a surprisingly delicious partner for the tangy, slightly bitter cocktail. Consider serving these with a pre-dinner spread that includes cheeses, charcuterie, olives, and pickles.

June 2011

Recipe Details

Campari Spritz Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Active 2 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 1 cocktail

Ingredients

2 ounces Prosecco or other sparkling wine
1 ounce club soda
2 ounces Campari
For Garnish: 1 large green olive, or 3 small olives on a pick

Directions

Fill rocks glass with ice. Add sparkling wine, club soda, and Campari. Stir gently. Garnish with olives.

Special Equipment

Rocks glass

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
216	Calories
1g	Fat
18g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	216
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 74mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 14mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 44mg	1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)