Just two ingredients make magic in this unexpected Spritz.
About the cocktail
Sun’s out, your mates are coming over, but you’ve hit the classic mental block that can strike mid bottle-o trip. Should we have beers? Bubbles? Cocktails? Answer: why not all three? You can do exactly that with this fresh, bittersweet beer-and-liqueur mix. When you think of Campari, you might think of the Negroni, Americano or Boulevardier, but this frothy fella is here to shake things up. A surpising mix of Italian elegance and beer, the Campari IPA Spritz is a kooky combo we reckon you’ll love. By adding a delicious beer into the mix, this bold Spritz becomes a crisp and bubbly arvo offering, perfect for sipping and socialising.
With a zippy fresh orange placed on top, the Campari IPA Spritz is fun, fizzy and frothy – exactly what you want from an aperitivo. The bittersweet allure of Campari with the hoppy punch of a citrus-forward IPA brings two beloved drinks together as one. Surprising? Sure. Delicious? Abso-freakin-lutely.
Ingredients
45mL Campari 180mL or ½ can IPA Glass: highball or Collins Garnish: orange wheel
Method
Fill glass with ice Add Campari to glass, then the beer Mix gently with a barspoon Garnish with an orange wheel
Dan’s top tips
The beauty of this drink is you can go as hi-fi or lo-fi as you want. Out at a picnic? Just take a sip from your beer can and add a splash of Campari (Nascar Spritz style). Flavours a wee bit too intense? You can always dilute it a little with a splash of sparkling water for good measure. If you want more citrus, choose a citrusy-laden IPA and switch the orange or lime wheel for a wedge and squeeze the juice into the mix before popping the slice into the drink. It’s worth highlighting that the IPA you use will have a lot to do with the drink’s final flavours. If you prefer a fruitier style of cocktail, go for an IPA with a tropical hit – a hazy style is perfect here. Prefer a distinct hoppy tang? Go for a hop-heavy style. There are plenty of choices out there to make it work to your own preferred tastes.
image credits: Shelley Horan (photography), Bridget Wald (styling)
