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How to Make an “Underwater Love” Citrus Aperitivo

Vermouth, Prosecco, and the Mediterranean citrus drink Cedrata combine in this week's refreshing aperitivo.

Our Aperitivo expert, Riccardo Massetti of Cremini’s Aperitivo & Kitchen in Brooklyn, shares his original recipe for a refreshing cocktail featuring Cedrata. The drink combines an even pour of dry white vermouth, prosecco, and the Cedrata, which makes this a citrus aperitivo that you'll come back to again and again in warmer weather.

Cedrata can be hard to find, but try your local Italian grocer or provisions shop, or you can search online at Amazon or Dolceterra.

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Underwater Love

Underwater Love

Recipe by Riccardo Massetti
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/3 1/3 part Dry Vermouth

  • 1/3 1/3 part Cedrata (bottled Italian citrus drink)

  • 1/3 1/3 part Prosecco

  • 1 1 lemon slice

Directions

  • Fill a cocktail glass with ice.
  • Add the Dry Vermouth to the glass.
  • Add the Cedrata to the glass.
  • Add the Prosecco to the glass.
  • Gently stir.
  • Garnish with the lemon slice.
  • Enjoy!

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