Vodka, Campari and Orange Cocktail
This sparkling coral-pink cocktail is a delicious pre-dinner aperitif. It features the classic crimson-hued Italian liqueur mixed with orange and pomegranate juices topped with sparkling soda.A Venetian Blush makes an eye-catching pretty cocktail for Holiday dinners, festive brunches, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day but it's also a thirst-quenching summer drink that's not too sweet.
Servings: 1
Calories: 240kcal
Cost: $4
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Campari
- 1 ounce vodka
- 2 ounces orange juice freshly squeezed
- 1 ounce pomegranate juice
- 5 ounces Sanpellegrino Aranciata Rossa 1/2 can approximately
Instructions
- Fill a double old-fashioned, stemless wine glass or specialty cocktail glass with ice cubes made with filtered water.
- Pour in the vodka and Campari.
- Squeeze the fresh oranges to make orange juice. Add the pomegranate and orange juices to the glass. Stir gently.
- Top with enough chilled San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa sparkling soda to fill the glass.
- Garnish with an orange peel. Citrus peels are full of aromatic oils, which add depth and nuance. All you really need to finish this cocktail is a piece of peel to add some aromatic oil to its surface.
Notes
- Serve this aperitif 30 to 60 minutes before dinner to stimulate the appetite, open the palate and aid digestion.
- To make a large batch, mix the vodka, Campari orange and pomegranate juices in a pitcher up to one day in advance. Cover and store in the refrigerator. Add ice and sparkling soda to the pitcher just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 174mg | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 28mg