We celebrated our friend Cathy's birthday here on Memorial Day. The group that gathered is traveling to Italy in September so I decided to kick things off with a Campari Spritz.
Michelle of Our Crafty Mom invited us to join her in celebrating Summer with some cocktails. I'm always up for some new cocktail recipes.
Many of you may have heard of or enjoyed an Aperol Spritz. This cocktail has gained in popularity in recent years. I first enjoyed them when I was in Europe last year, but found that I prefer the bold bitterness of Campari. The flavor profile is similar, however, Aperol is lighter in taste, bitterness, and alcohol content.
Campari is best known as part of the Classic Negroni cocktail. I also enjoy it as an aperitif on the rocks with club soda. Are you a fan of bitter? Campari will make you very happy.
Let's take a look at the other Cocktails being served up today........
- Bomb Pop Cocktail by Our Crafty Mom
- Adult Capri Suns by Easy Recipes for One
- Prickly Pear Margaritas by Hezzi-D's Recipe Box
- Bee's Kiss Cocktail by Jolene's Recipe Journal
- Campari Spritz by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Dill Pickle Martini by The Best Drink Recipes
- Bourbon Slush by Art of Natural Living
This sparkling drink is a wonderful way to greet your guests this summer. It is refreshing and bright. I use a dry (brut) sparkling wine, but the bitterness of the Compari, lends itself very well to a sweeter sparkling wine if that is more to your taste.
Yield: 1
Compari Spritz
Compari, Sparkling Wine, and Soda Water combine to create a wonderfully, refreshing cocktail.
Prep time: 3 MinTotal time: 3 Min
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Compari
- 3 oz. Sparkling Wine
- 1 oz. Soda Water
- Orange Slice for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a wine glass with ice.
- Add the Compari, followed with the Sparkling Wine and finish with the Club Soda.
- Garnish with an orange slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
84Fat (grams)
0 gSat. Fat (grams)
0 gCarbs (grams)
12 gFiber (grams)
2 gNet carbs
9 gSugar (grams)
9 gProtein (grams)
1 gSodium (milligrams)
12 mgCholesterol (grams)
0 mg
Property of A Day in the Life on the Farm
Dill pickle martinis????? Have you had them? I’m very intrigued….
ReplyDeleteNot yet but we are working on them.
DeleteNow this sounds like a refreshing summer cocktail!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Heather.
DeleteNever had a negroni or campari, definitely need to get them on the to-do list! So uncomplicated but looks so fancy!
ReplyDeleteIt's a bitter liqueur but if you like bitter, you will enjoy it.
DeleteYum! Campari is so hot now!
ReplyDeleteAnd so good Inger.
DeleteYummy! This just screams summertime. Light and refreshing and simple to make. Thanks so much for sharing. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting, Michelle.
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