Sorry, Aperol—The Campari Spritz Is Taking Center Stage

Anna Painter
·1 min read
campari spritz with orange slices
Campari SpritzPHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Move over, Aperol, there’s a new spritz in town! The Campari spritz—bubbly, bitter, and very refreshing—is the perfect drink for a leisurely pre-dinner hang or happy hour with friends. With just 5 minutes and 5 ingredients, you can have this cocktail in hand. Keep reading on to discover everything you need.

Yields: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 2

    (1/2") grapefruit wedges, plus thin slices for serving

  • 12 oz.

    Campari, chilled

  • 12 oz.

    Prosecco or sparkling wine, chilled

  • 8 oz.

    grapefruit seltzer or club soda, chilled

  • Ice

Directions

  1. Squeeze juice from grapefruit wedges into a medium glass measuring cup, then add Campari and stir to combine. Divide Campari mixture among 4 wine glasses.

  2. Pour 3 ounces Prosecco and 2 ounces seltzer into each glass. Add a thin grapefruit slice, then fill glasses with ice.

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