Bitter Campari Highball with Soda and Orange
A bright and bittersweet highball cocktail that mixes Campari with soda water and fresh orange for a lively, sessionable drink. This recipe, ready in about 3 minutes, brings together Campari, club soda, and ice cubes 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 125 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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
- 4.5 oz club soda
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 piece orange slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill it thoroughly.
- Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz of Campari over the ice to start the bitter base.
- Step 3: Slowly add 4.5 oz of club soda to keep the bubbles lively.
- Step 4: Stir gently for 8 seconds until the mixture is well combined but still effervescent.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 fresh orange slice placed inside the glass to enhance aroma and color.
