Arancia Spritz
Build ∙ 2 min ∙ 10.5% ABV ∙
The Arancia Spritz is a low-ABV Italian spritz of prosecco, rosso vermouth, orange curaçao, and soda water, stirred and served in a wine glass. Orange peel and sweet vermouth spice lead, prosecco lifts the middle with fine bubbles, and the finish stays soft rather than bitter — an easy afternoon aperitif.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Pour all ingredients into the ice-filled glass: Soda water 45 mlRosso vermouth 30 mlOrange curaçao liqueur 15 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 1 dashProsecco extra dry 60 ml
- Briefly stir
- Express an orange twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
Tips
- Build directly in the wine glass over ice, stirring the base ingredients briefly before topping with the sparkling components.
- Express the orange twist over the surface to release its oils, then drop it in, echoing the drink's citrus and vermouth notes.
History
The Arancia Spritz is a modern variation on the Venetian spritz created by bartender Justin Kaderabek at Monteverde, an Italian restaurant in Chicago’s West Loop. According to different sources, it first appeared in the mid-2010s. The drink updates the classic spritz formula of Prosecco, soda, and a bitter or aromatized modifier by using sweet vermouth and orange curaçao instead of the more common Aperol or Campari, with the Italian word for orange reflecting the curaçao’s citrus character.
FAQ
What is in an Arancia Spritz?
Prosecco extra dry, rosso vermouth, orange curaçao liqueur, and soda water, stirred together and garnished with an orange twist. A dash of Angostura aromatic bitters is optional but adds a spiced note to this build.
Is an Arancia Spritz shaken or stirred?
Built, not shaken. It’s mixed directly in the glass over ice using the build method, which keeps the bubbles intact while combining the ingredients gently.
What glass is an Arancia Spritz served in?
A wine glass, which gives the prosecco room to stay lightly carbonated and lets the orange twist's aroma collect above the rim.
Is an Arancia Spritz strong?
No, it's a low-alcohol drink at around 10.5% ABV, diluted by soda water and served over ice like most spritz-style cocktails.
