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    Campari and Soda

    5 from 2 votes

    By Pina Bresciani ⁠— June 11, 2020 (updated June 30, 2020) — 1 Comment

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    Campari and soda is the perfect easy 2-ingredient cocktail on a hot summer's day!

    Campari and soda in a tall glass garnished with orange slices and a bottle of campari in the background

    Campari and soda is just like many Italian dishes: simple and classic. At just 2 ingredients, it will fast become your go-to cocktail!

    What is Campari?

    It's an Italian liqueur that is red/crimson in color. Its alcohol content varies from between 20.5% to 28% in strength.

    Why is Campari and soda a good aperitif?

    Campari is an aperitif (aperitivo) liqueur, meaning that Italians usually drink campari cocktails before a meal. An aperitif is consumed before the meal in order to open up the palette and stimulate the appetite.

    Campari, mixed with soda has a bitter flavor and a clean finish, making it the perfect aperitif to open up the palette before a meal.

    What does Campari and soda taste like?

    Campari has strong notes of citrus including grapefruit, orange, lemon, mild herbs, and light spice. Given these flavors, it is very bitter in flavor. The club soda adds bubbly notes to this bitter cocktail.

    2 glasses of campari and soda garnished with orange slices in a circular steel dish

    Should Campari be refrigerated?

    Campari doesn't need to be refrigerated. It can be kept at room temperature in the liquor cabinet, and then served with ice once it's time to serve it.

    How long can you keep opened Campari?

    Campari is shelf stable, so it will last opened for a few years. Just keep it out of direct sunlight, in a cool dark place (like a liquor cabinet).

    How to make Campari and soda - step by step

    Fill a glass with ice, and pour the Campari over top (photo 1)

    Top with club soda, and stir (photos 2 & 3)

    Garnish with a slice of orange (photo 4)

    Step by step photos on how to make campari and soda.

    Top tips:

    • The ratio to follow for this cocktail is 1 part Campari, 3 parts club soda. For this particular recipe, I used a tall glass, with 2 oz Campari and 6 oz club soda. You can adjust using this ratio to the size of your glass.
    • I like using club soda for this cocktail, but you could also use soda water, seltzer, or mineral water.
    • I recommend using a shot glass to measure out the Campari and club soda in order to get precise measurements.
    • To garnish with the orange, you can simply drop an orange slice into the cocktail.
    2 glasses of campari and soda on an inverted pie tin

    More Italian cocktail recipes you might like:

    • Aperol Spritz
    • Campari Spritz
    • Americano Cocktail

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    Campari and soda in a tall glass garnished with orange slices and a bottle of campari in the background
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    5 from 2 votes

    Campari and Soda

    Campari and soda is the perfect 2-ingredient bubbly cocktail that will stimulate your appetite, and keep you refreshed on a hot day!
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 1 drink
    Calories 151kcal
    Author Pina Bresciani

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Campari
    • 6 oz club soda
    • orange for garnish

    Instructions

    • Fill a glass with ice, and pour the Campari over top.
    • Top with club soda, and stir.
    • Garnish with a slice of orange.

    Recipe Notes

    • The ratio to follow for this cocktail is 1 part Campari, 3 parts club soda. For this particular recipe, I used a tall glass, with 2 oz Campari and 6 oz club soda. You can adjust using this ratio to the size of your glass.
    • I like using club soda for this cocktail, but you could also use soda water, seltzer, or mineral water.
    • I recommend using a shot glass to measure out the Campari and club soda in order to get precise measurements.
    • To garnish with the orange, you can simply drop an orange slice into the cocktail, or place it on the rim of the glass. 
    Nutrition Facts
    Campari and Soda
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 151
    % Daily Value*
    Sodium 36mg2%
    Carbohydrates 15g5%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Byron Forsyth says

      March 15, 2024 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      Quite interesting! very nice though,first time and will enjoy again and again.
      Thought I would add a cocktail cherry or two along with orange slice but
      that is just me.
      Thank you,
      Byron

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