Name: Bitter Orange Aperitivo Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 45 ml Bitter red aperitif; 35 ml Blood Orange Juice; 80 ml Prosecco

Bitter Orange Aperitivo

Description

Blood orange and a bitter aperitif give this Prosecco serve a bittersweet centre rather than a purely sweet fruit profile. Build and top gently to preserve the bubbles.

Ingredients

45 ml Bitter red aperitif
35 ml Blood Orange Juice
80 ml Prosecco

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon – Used in the recipe method

Instructions

Prepare the serving glass. Use fresh ice for a rocks, highball or wine-glass serve; chill stemware for a drink served without ice.
Combine 45 ml Bitter red aperitif, 35 ml Blood Orange Juice in the prepared glass and stir briefly.
Gently add 80 ml Prosecco. Stir once to combine without flattening the bubbles.
Finish with the suggested garnish and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Wine Glass (recommended)

A versatile stemmed glass for spritzes, sangrias, and wine-based cocktails.

250–500 ml Large stemmed bowl with room for ice and aroma.

Best for: Aperol Spritz, Hugo Spritz, sangria, wine cocktails, tonic-based serves.

Garnish: Works beautifully with orange slices, herbs, berries, and citrus wheels.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 8.1% ABV 1.4 units Cubed ice

Bitter Orange Aperitivo recipe.