Americano Spritz with Campari and Sweet Vermouth
A vibrant, bittersweet spritz combining Campari and sweet vermouth topped with sparkling soda for a classic Italian aperitivo experience. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together Campari, Sweet vermouth, Club soda for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Campari
- 1.5 oz Sweet vermouth
- 3 oz Club soda
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 for garnish Lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a rocks glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill.
- Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz of Campari and 1.5 oz of sweet vermouth over the ice.
- Step 3: Top with 3 oz of club soda, pouring gently to preserve bubbles.
- Step 4: Stir gently for 10 seconds to combine all flavors without losing effervescence.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 lemon twist by twisting over the glass to release oils and placing it inside for aroma.
- Step 6: Serve immediately to enjoy the balanced bitter-sweet notes.






