The Godmother: Campari Punch

Name: The Godmother: Campari Punch
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American

Recipe: Aaron Melendrez , Los Angeles

Photo: Lara Ferroni

July 22, 2022

A deliciously bittersweet low-abv recipe.

Bright and bubbly, this party-sized Campari punch is deliciously bittersweet.

Ingredients

Yield:4

3/4 cup Campari
1/4 cup vanilla-orange zest syrup
sea salt, to taste (start with 1/4 tsp. and go from there)
3 cups chilled seltzer
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Vanilla-Orange Zest Syrup
The zest of 4 oranges
2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise
4 cups water
granulated sugar

Tools:shaker, strainer, barspoon
Glass:Collins
Garnish:orange slice

Preparation

Combine the Campari and syrup and shake with ice. Evenly distribute between 4 ice-filled glasses and top each with seltzer and a pinch of sea salt. Stir gently to combine and garnish.

Vanilla-Orange Zest SyrupCombine the orange zest, vanilla beans, and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 30 minutes. Strain, and measure the remaining liquid; add an equal amount of sugar while the liquid is still hot, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Cover and keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

TipThe vanilla-orange zest syrup also makes a great base for alcohol-free sodas. Simply pour 1 1/2 to 2 oz. over ice, top with seltzer and stir.