Pioneer Woman Campari Spritz

Pioneer Woman Campari spritz is a quick bittersweet cocktail made with Campari, prosecco and fresh orange juice, ready in 5 minutes. Save this easy summer cocktail for brunch, bridal showers, cocktail parties or Mother's Day, because it's stirred together over ice with no shaker.

Chill the Campari, prosecco and sparkling water before you pour, because cold liquids keep the ice from melting too fast. Skip that and the drink goes watery and flat within minutes.

A small splash of fresh orange juice softens the Campari's bite without turning the drink sweet. Bing cherries on top also bring out the cherry notes already hiding in the Campari, which a plain orange slice can't do alone.

Pioneer Woman Campari Spritz

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Course: BeverageCuisine: American, ItalianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

216

kcal

Bittersweet Campari and bubbly prosecco are stirred gently over ice, so the drink stays crisp and fizzy. A splash of orange juice rounds off the edges, then cherries and an orange wedge finish the glass.

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Campari, chilled
  

• 1/2 oz. fresh orange juice
  

• 3 oz. prosecco, chilled
  

• 1 oz. sparkling water, chilled
  

• Orange wedge, to garnish
  

• Bing cherries, to garnish
  

Directions

• Chill the ingredients: Keep the Campari, prosecco and sparkling water in the fridge until you're ready to pour. Cold liquids mean the ice melts slower, so the spritz stays bubbly longer.
• Build the base: Add 2 oz. Campari and 1/2 oz. fresh orange juice to a glass, then fill it with ice. The juice goes in first so it mixes with the Campari before the bubbles arrive.
• Add the bubbles: Pour 3 oz. prosecco and 1 oz. sparkling water over the Campari. Then stir gently to combine, since stirring hard knocks out the fizz.
• Garnish and serve: Tuck an orange wedge on the rim and drop a Bing cherry on top. Serve it right away while the ice is still crisp and the bubbles are lively.

Tools for this recipe

• OXO steel double jigger, Bormioli Rocco glass pitcher with lid. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I swap Aperol for the Campari?

Yes, use equal parts Aperol in its place. It's lower in alcohol and softer in flavor, so the spritz tastes lighter and a little sweeter.

Can I make a batch ahead for a party?

You can mix the Campari and orange juice in a pitcher and keep it in the fridge for a few hours. Add the prosecco and sparkling water to each glass right before serving, since they lose their bubbles quickly.

What can I use if I don't have prosecco?

Any dry sparkling wine works, like cava or brut champagne. Pick one that isn't too sweet, because the Campari already brings plenty of character.

Do I need a cocktail shaker?

No, this drink is built right in the glass and stirred gently. A shaker would only knock out the bubbles, so a long spoon is all you need.

What's the most common mistake with a spritz?

Using warm ingredients or too little ice is the biggest one, since the drink turns watery and flat fast. Fill the glass with ice and keep everything chilled until you pour.