Italian aperitivo of Campari and lager topped with soda — the beer cousin of the wine-based classic

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Italian aperitivo of Campari and lager topped with soda — the beer cousin of the wine-based classic

Beer Cocktaileasy2 min

Ingredients

  • 1 (1.0 ) Lemon Wheel
    Cut thin and dropped into the glass
  • 4 oz (118 ml) Lager
    Crisp Italian lager or pilsner, very cold
  • 1 oz (29.6 ml) Soda Water
    A short splash to lift the carbonation
  • 2 oz (59.1 ml) Campari
    Chilled, poured over ice first

Instructions

  1. Fill a chilled wine glass or tumbler with ice

    Glass pre-chilled in the freezer is ideal

  2. Pour 2 oz Campari over the ice
  3. Top slowly with 4 oz cold lager, tilting the glass to preserve the head

    Both Campari and beer should be very cold

  4. Add a short splash (about 1 oz) of soda water to lift the carbonation
  5. Stir once from the bottom with a barspoon to integrate without killing the foam
  6. Drop a thin lemon wheel into the glass and serve
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