Straight Up | Citrus | Sour
Paper Plane
Equal parts bourbon, amaro, citrus, and aperitivo produce a perfectly balanced modern equal-parts shaken classic
Bitter · Citrus
Orange Aperitivo
Liqueur|Liqueurs|11% ABV|Europe, Italy
Orange aperitivo is a core aperitif style modifier used to build light refreshing and sessionable cocktail structures
Orange aperitivo brings soft bitter orange notes light herbal complexity and bright citrus aroma making it ideal for spritz recipes highballs and modern aperitif serves
Flavor Profile
Sweetness
Medium
Bitterness
Medium
Acidity
Medium
Body
Light
Taste
BitterOrangeLight Herbal
Aroma
Orange PeelHerbsCitrus Zest
Texture
Light
Known For
Classic Cocktails
Aperol SpritzAmericanoLight Spritz
Modern Cocktails
Modern Spritz VariationsAperitif Highballs
Signature Serves
Aperitif Serves
Pairings
Pairs Well With
ProseccoSoda WaterGin
Recommended With
Lemon SliceOrange PeelElderflower
Avoid Pairing With
Cream Based Ingredients
Substitutes
Substitute With
Aperol
Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Non Alcoholic Orange Aperitivo
similar citrus forward aperitif profile with slight variation in bitterness and sweetness balance
Serving Tips
Serve with ice and sparkling components for balanced refreshment
Storage Tips
Store upright away from direct sunlight and heat
Buying Tips
Choose quality Italian style orange aperitivo for clean citrus balance
Mix it into something
Cocktails made with Orange Aperitivo
About Orange Aperitivo
What Does Orange Aperitivo Taste Like?
Light bitter orange forward with soft herbal citrus aroma and refreshing finish
How It Is Made
Produced by infusing orange peel and botanicals into neutral spirit then balanced with water and sugar for sessionable structure
How To Use Orange Aperitivo in Cocktails
Use in spritz recipes and light aperitif style cocktails
Best For
Spritz cocktails modern aperitif_serves and refreshing highballs
A Bit of History
Orange aperitivo developed as part of Italian aperitif culture supporting low alcohol refreshing pre dinner cocktail traditions