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Bitter orange spritz
The bright orange Italian spritz, made with a non-alcoholic bitter aperitif and alcohol-free sparkling wine.
- 5 min active
- Serves 8
- Spritzes & sparklers
Instructions
- Build in the glass. Fill large wine glasses with ice and add 3 ounces of the aperitif to each.
- Top. Add 3 ounces of sparkling wine and a splash of soda water.
- Garnish. Tuck an orange half-moon into each glass.
Hosting tip: Always pour the bubbles last and gently down the side of the glass so the spritz keeps its fizz.
Make it ahead
Mix the juice and syrup base up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate. Add sparkling water only when serving.
Great for
Serve it at Dry January parties and holiday parties. Planning the whole drink table? See how to set up a mocktail bar, and use the party calculator to figure out how much to make.
What you'll need
- Glass drink dispenserHolds the base so guests top their own
- Highball glasses, set of 8The right size for spritzes
- Non-alcoholic sparkling wineFor a fancier pour
- Ice bucket with scoopKeeps the bubbles cold
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Questions
Is non-alcoholic sparkling wine alcohol-free?
Many brands contain up to 0.5% alcohol. Choose one labeled 0.0% if guests avoid alcohol completely.
How do I keep it fizzy at a party?
Keep the base and the bubbles separate. Put the base in a dispenser and the sparkling water on ice beside it, so each glass gets fresh fizz.
Can I make it for more people?
Yes. Use the servings button next to the ingredients. Every amount updates automatically, from 1 glass up to 200.
