This Champagne cocktail is a twist on the Americano.

So, you've got a bottle of Campari sitting in your bar, but you're not sure what to do with it. Try this recipe for a lighter take on the classic cocktail. To really be true to the spirit of the drink, use an American sparkling wine. Korbel NV Sparkling Chardonnay is an off dry sparkler.

Ingredients

• 1 oz Campari
• 1 oz sweet red vermouth
• 5 oz sparkling wine, chilled
• ice
• Orange slices

Directions

1. Pour the Campari and vermouth over ice in a cocktail shaker.
2. Shake to chill and then pour into a Champagne flute.
3. Pour in the sparkling wine
4. Garnish with an orange slice.

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