Campari Soda
Campari and soda over ice. Milan's classic aperitivo.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 8% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Campari
- 100 ml Soda water
- Orange slice (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml Campari into the glass
- Top with 100 ml soda water
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Campari Soda
Campari Soda has been sold ready-mixed in Italy since 1932, in a cone-shaped bottle designed by the Futurist artist Fortunato Depero. It is one of the most famous aperitivo drinks.
The aperitivo family. Italian aperitivo culture grew up in the cafés of Milan and Turin in the 1800s. Sweet vermouth was created in Turin in 1786 and Gaspare Campari opened his café in 1860. Bitter drinks like the Americano and the Negroni were made to sharpen the appetite before dinner, so they balance bitter and sweet and stay moderate in strength.
Campari Soda FAQ
What's in a Campari Soda?
50 ml campari, 100 ml soda water, garnished with orange slice.
How strong is a Campari Soda?
About 8% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Campari Soda?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Campari Soda in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
