Campari Soda

Campari Soda or Campari Seltz, as it is known in Italy, is a simple and refreshing combination of Campari and soda water that is mostly enjoyed as an aperitif. The ratio is usually 1 part Campari to 3 parts soda. To prepare it, Campari is added first and is then topped with soda—the drink should have a frothy top.

This traditional spritz is usually served in a stemmed or an old-fashioned glass, and it can be garnished with an orange slice. The drink was invented in 1915 by Davide Campari at his Camparino bar in Milan. The combination became a signature drink at the bar, and it soon caught on elsewhere.