Campari and Tonic
The Quirky Foodster Team
Highball
Glass
Orange wheel
Garnish
Ingredients
- Campari — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Tonic water, to top — 120 ml (4 oz)
Method
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add the Campari.
- Top with chilled tonic water and stir gently.
- Garnish with an orange wheel.
Description: A simple, bracingly bitter Campari highball, pairing the aperitif's bitterness with tonic's own quinine bite.
Cultural Background: A straightforward modern variation reflecting Campari's long-standing role as a bitter aperitif base across many simple mixed formats.
Tips: Use plenty of ice and a full glass to keep the tonic fizzy for longer.
Variations: A squeeze of fresh grapefruit adds extra brightness to counter the double bitterness.
Serving Suggestion: Serve tall, over ice, as a bold, low-effort bitter aperitif.
Nutrition: Approx. 115 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is this very bitter?
A: Yes — both Campari and tonic water carry real bitterness, making this a drink for those who enjoy that quality.
- Campari — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Tonic water, to top — 120 ml (4 oz)
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