Sunset Citrus Spritz

The Sunset Citrus Spritz is a refreshingly crisp cocktail that harmonizes the delicate orange notes of Aperol with the zing of bitter lemon soda. It's a perfect balance of sweet and bitter, creating a vibrant and invigorating drink that's ideal for warm summer evenings.

Sunset Citrus Spritz

A refreshing and vibrant cocktail that combines the flavors of Aperol and bitter lemon soda for a delightful citrusy zing.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 ounces Aperol
  • 1 1/4 ounces vermouth (such as Dolin Blanc)
  • 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Bitter lemon soda (such as San Pellegrino Limonata or Fever-Tree Bitter Lemon)
  • 1/2 orange wheel

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine Aperol, vermouth, lemon juice, and Angostura bitters.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until the outside becomes frosty.
  3. Strain the mixture into an ice-filled Old-Fashioned glass.
  4. Top the cocktail with bitter lemon soda.
  5. Garnish with a half-wheel of orange.