Have you had the pleasure of tasting the Aperol Spritz’ edgy sister, the Campari Spritz? Invented in 1860 by Gaspare Campari, Campari is a bitter Italian aperitivo that has been a favorite for the creation of Italian cocktails and their imbibers ever since. This refreshing, and elegant Campari Spritz recipe combines the best of a spirited gin Campari with the popular Aperol Spritz. Campari Spritz swaps Aperol, its fruitier counterpart, with Campari, Italy’s iconic red bitter. Botanical gin and floral wildflower honey complement the bitter twisted sister while a splash of sparkling water adds the effervescent tickle you’re longing for. 

CAMPARI SPRITZ

Makes 1

INGREDIENTS

▢ 1 1/2 oz gin
▢ 1 oz Campari
▢ 2 oz soda water
▢ 1/2 oz Wildflower Honey simple syrup
▢ Ice
▢ Lemon Wedge

For an NA option, you can swap out the Gin and Campari with 2 oz of Three Spirit Social and 1 oz of grapefruit juice. 

DIRECTIONS

1. Make the wildflower honey simple syrup. Add 1/2 cup wildflower honey to a small sauce pot with 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer and stir until the honey dissolves. Cool completely. 
2. Add a scoop of ice to your favorite wine glass. 
3. Add the gin, Campari, honey simple syrup and soda water. Stir with a spoon to evenly combine the ingredients. 
4. Garnish with an orange slice. 
5. Saluti! 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What are some popular Italian Cocktails? 
   
   With it's rich aperitivo culture, there are many popular Italian cocktails that you will recognize. The Negroni, which combines Campari, gin, sweet vermouth and twist of orange is a very popular Italian cocktail, as is the Aperol Sprtiz. Other famous Italian cocktails include: Bellini, Americano and the Godfather.
   
2. What is Campari used for? 
   
   Bitter with a gentle botanical finish, Campari can be mixed with vodka, gin, and even bourbon to create complex and delicious cocktails. While Campari can be used for a plethora of drinks, it's most famously seen in a classic Negroni, Campari Sbagliato, Campari & Soda and a Boulevardier.
   
   
3. Are there canned Spritzes?
   
   Yes! There are many great companies now making various canned spritzes. Some include Saint Spritz, the Spritz Society, and Ghai makes a great selection of N/A spritzes.