Campari Cooler
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Campari — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Fresh grapefruit juice — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Simple syrup — 10 ml (2 tsp)
- Soda water, to top — 60 ml (2 oz)
Method
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Add the Campari, grapefruit juice and syrup.
- Top with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wheel and mint sprig.
Description: A light, tall Campari cooler that pairs its bitterness with fresh grapefruit for a bracing, low-alcohol refresher.
Cultural Background: A straightforward modern variation reflecting Campari and grapefruit's natural affinity, a common pairing across many contemporary bitter cocktails.
Tips: Fresh grapefruit juice noticeably improves the balance over bottled.
Variations: A splash of fresh lime juice adds extra brightness.
Serving Suggestion: Serve tall, over ice, as a bracing, low-alcohol warm-weather drink.
Nutrition: Approx. 120 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is grapefruit a common Campari pairing?
A: Yes — the two share a natural bitter affinity found across many modern Campari cocktails. Amaretto Cocktails *8 recipes*
- Campari — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Fresh grapefruit juice — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Simple syrup — 10 ml (2 tsp)
- Soda water, to top — 60 ml (2 oz)
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