Campari Tonic

Campari Tonic is a refreshing cocktail made with the Italian aperitif, tonic and lime. A delicious drink for your summer happy hours.

Campari Tonic

My go-to cocktail of the summer is the Campari Tonic, a refreshing, thirst-quenching twist on a gin and tonic.

Gin is replaced with the Campari for an Italian take on the gin and tonic cocktail. And it’s so easy to make with just two ingredients, plus ice and lime slices.

I find Campari, tonic and a twist of lime, with lots of ice, to be the perfect happy hour choice especially during the dog days of summer.

This Campari cocktail is actually quite irresistible on any and every warm summer evening!

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How to make a Campari Cocktail

Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and measurements in the recipe card below

1. Add ice to your glass
2. Pour Campari over ice
3. Top with tonic water
4. Garnish with lime slices

Campari FAQ’s

What is Campari?

Campari is an Italian aperitif. This liqueur is infused with herbs and fruit.

Campari is known for it's dark red color and slightly bitter edge. 

What does Campari taste like?

Campari is slightly bittersweet. It has flavor notes of orange, cherry, cinnamon and clove.

Dip rims of glasses in corn syrup then in colorful sugar!

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

• Add a slice of orange
• Add a shot of gin for a Campari gin and tonic
• Sweeten it up and replace the tonic with lemon lime soda
• Recipe can be doubled
• Dip rim of glasses in corn syrup then in colorful sugar!
• Add fresh mint
• Serve in your favorite wine glass, cocktail glass or stemless wine glass

Ingredients you will need to make a Campari Tonic

• ice cubes – a must have for a cold refreshing cocktail
• tonic – a carbonated drink containing quinine which gives it a distinctive bitter flavor
• Campari – an Italian aperitif
• lime slices – adds bright citrus notes

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Campari Tonic

Campari Tonic is a refreshing cocktail made with the Italian aperitif, tonic and lime. A delicious drink for your summer happy hours.

Course Drinks

Cuisine Italian

Keyword campari cocktail, campari tonic

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1

Calories 158kcal

Author Gwynn Galvin

Ingredients

• ice cubes
• 1 cup tonic water
• 1/4 cup Campari
• lime slices

Instructions

• Place ice cubes in mason jar.
• Add Campari and top with tonic.
• Garnish with lime slices.

Notes

Makes 1 serving.

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

• Add a slice of orange
• Add a shot of gin for a Campari gin and tonic
• Sweeten it up and replace the tonic with lemon lime soda
• Recipe can be doubled

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 5mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg