Grapefruit and Campari Sparkling Aperitivo
A bittersweet spritz cocktail with vibrant grapefruit juice and Campari balanced by sparkling Prosecco and soda water for a bright, refreshing sip. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Campari, Fresh grapefruit juice, Prosecco 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 135 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
- 1.25 oz Campari
- 1 oz Fresh grapefruit juice
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz Soda water
- 1 Grapefruit twist
- 1 cup Ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a large wine glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill the cocktail.
- Step 2: Pour 1.25 oz Campari and 1 oz freshly squeezed grapefruit juice over the ice.
- Step 3: Slowly add 3 oz chilled Prosecco to preserve the bubbles.
- Step 4: Top off the drink with 1 oz soda water and stir gently for 10 seconds to blend flavors.
- Step 5: Garnish with 1 grapefruit twist, expressing oils over the glass rim before adding it to the drink for enhanced aroma.






