How to Make a “Bloody Spritz” Aperitivo

Name: Bloody Spritz
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 2 min
Ingredients: 1 part Visciole; 3 parts Prosecco; 1 slice orange

A cherry dessert wine from Le Marche combined with Prosecco makes this week's aperitivo.

By Riccardo Massetti

5:09 PM EDT on June 6, 2023

Our aperitivo expert, Riccardo Massetti of Cremini’s Aperitivo & Kitchen in Brooklyn, shares his original recipe for a unique cocktail featuring Visciole, a type of wine aromatized with cherry syrup. The drink combines a jigger of Visciole topped with Prosecco to taste. Call it a cherry spritz or a "Bloody Spritz," if you will, and add this to your repertoire of spritz variations.

Bloody Spritz

Recipe by Riccardo Massetti

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Prep time

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Cooking time

minute

Ingredients

1 1 part Visciole
3 3 parts Prosecco
1 slice 1 orange

Directions

Fill a cocktail glass with ice.
Add Visciole.
Add Prosecco.
Stir.
Garnish with orange slice.
Enjoy!

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