Campari Spritz

Used Trader Joe's Lemon Elderflower Soda which definitely changed this recipe, but delightful none the less on a hot summer afternoon

• eesakoff

• Henderson, NV

• 8/10/2019

My guests and I enjoyed the flavours, but found it a bit too "boozy"! Next time I'd use less Campari. I used San Pellegrino Limonata for the soda component.

• kimberleyt

• Victoria, BC Canada

• 9/21/2018

First, to those from Europe and Canada lemon soda would mean a sweetened, fizzy lemon drink. Soda is the same as pop or soft drink. Lemon Fanta would work well for instance. I like the idea of Sanpelligrino Limonata myself and would have used it myself but didn't have any. I don't find the campari syrupy as someone did but I think the fizzy element definitely needs some sweetness. I just used San Pellegrino sparkling water and the result was a bit bitter for my taste although I like campari and soda. I liked this but would like a bit more sweetness and I also think that even with that, a 2:1 ratio of rosé to campari would work better for my taste. Still refreshing and flavourful as a summery cocktail.

• malinsky

• Canada

• 6/24/2018

Campari is way too bitter for the recipe proportions. We doubled the lemon soda and rose and even then it had a distinct cough syrup quality. Thumbs down all around.

• Cazoro

• Alaska

• 6/24/2018

We used Sanpellegrino Limonata soda from our local big box grocery store. Worked perfectly. Items from the same region blend well, for example, Campari and Sanpelligrino soda. Good cocktail. Try it.

• Anonymous

• Ladera Ranch, CA

• 6/24/2018

This is a nice change from my usual Campari and soda with lime. I used Lorina sparkling lemonade. I think the best ratio is 1 Campari to 2 rose wine, top with lemon soda. It would work with 7-Up or Sprite too. I will also try the sparkling rose sometime too.

• rick_maue

• Palm Springs, CA

• 6/24/2018

I had the same question

• Anonymous

• 6/23/2018

Well I'm on my second one, so clearly it isn't terrible! I also was unsure what lemon soda was exactly, but opted for Sprite and I think it was a good choice. I reduced the Campari in the second one to 1.5 ounces and if I have a third (oh who am I kidding, of course I will) I will reduce it further to 1 ounce just to be sure ;)

• mairi

• PEI, Canada

• 6/23/2018

I was excited about this as I love Campari, found the results underwhelming. It's simple enough to make, but for a Spritz I think it needs more, well...Spritz. Would try again with sparkling rose, and I felt I needed a lot of soda in the end to balance out the strong, syrupy Campari. Maybe a 2:1 rose to Campari ratio next time. Lemon soda is definitely referring to sweetened soda, not soda water + lemon. You need the sweetness to balance out the bitter. Sprite works fine.

• jennkdavis

• Bavaria, Germany

• 6/23/2018

This is a nice summer treat. We make a real light version of this, tall glass with ice, 2 oz of Campari, 2 oz OJ (or best OJ/mango) top with flavored seltzer, orange or lemon best

• ccostenoble1

• Denver NC

• 6/23/2018

What do you mean by lemon soda? Lemon flavored sparkling water or lemon pop, i.e., soft drink?

• Anonymous

• Italy

• 6/23/2018