Bittersweet Campari Highball with Soda
A vibrant highball cocktail with Campari’s signature bittersweet flavor balanced by sparkling soda and a hint of orange. This recipe, ready in about 2 minutes, brings together Campari, club soda, and orange slice 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 "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 oz club soda
- 1 piece orange slice
- 1 cup ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a highball glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill and prepare the glass.
- Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz of Campari over the ice to form the cocktail base.
- Step 3: Slowly add 4 oz of club soda to the glass, preserving the carbonation.
- Step 4: Stir gently for 10 seconds to blend the flavors while keeping the bubbles lively.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 fresh orange slice, placing it inside the glass for enhanced aroma and color.
