Arancia Spritz
A herbal, refreshing and bubbly cocktail ∙ Build ∙ 2 min ∙ 9.3% ABV ∙
The Arancia Spritz is a spritz of prosecco, rosso vermouth, orange curaçao and soda water, built over ice in a wine glass.
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 dash (opt.)Prosecco extra dry 60 ml
- Briefly stir
- Express an orange twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
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. Accounts place its debut 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?
60 ml extra-dry prosecco, 30 ml rosso vermouth, 15 ml orange curaçao liqueur and 45 ml soda water. A dash of Angostura aromatic bitters is optional and adds a spiced note.
Is an Arancia Spritz shaken or stirred?
Neither, strictly: it is built in the glass over ice and given only a brief stir, which keeps the prosecco's bubbles intact.
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 9.3% ABV, diluted by soda water and served over ice like most spritz-style cocktails.
