Campari Prosecco Cocktail (Mom's Italian Soda)
This vibrant Campari and Prosecco cocktail is simple and sophisticated, and it couldn't be easier to make. Try it for New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, or any occasion.
Calories: 125kcal
Ingredients
- ½ to 1 ounce 15 to (30 ml) Campari, to taste
- 5 ounces (150 ml) good dry Prosecco or other sparkling wine
Instructions
- Pour the Campari into a champagne glass.
- Top with prosecco.
- Serve right away.
Notes
- There's nothing more straightforward than buying a ruby-red bottle of Campari. This Italian bittersweet aperitif has a smooth yet complex flavor profile, with notes of rhubarb, clove, orange, cinnamon, and cherry. It's bitter and herbal and a little astringent and just so good.
- You'll top things off with Prosecco or another good, dry sparkling wine. Truth be told, I typically use our favorite Chandon Brut, which is from California and shares a lot of the characteristics of a good midprice Champagne. The Prosecco pictured here is ubiquitous in the U.S. these days and pairs nicely with Campari. You can use any sparkling wine that you enjoy drinking.
- This drink is so straightforward that it doesn't even include a garnish. If you'd like to use one, I'd recommend an orange twist, which complements Campari beautifully.
- I usually try to include batching instructions to help you make cocktails in a pitcher for a party, but here there's absolutely no need, and that's a good thing. Simply set out the bottles and have guests pour their own, or pour for them just before serving.
- Variations: You could swap in Aperol or any other red bitter aperitif for the Campari. And, if you like, make it a spritz by adding a splash of soda water and a garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcal