Jul 14 2026
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Knot Stappi Recipe

Inspired by The Knotted Apron
Time6m
Serves1

Red Bitter, Blood Orange, Simple, Soda

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

  1. 1

    Prepare glass

    Chill a highball or Collins glass by filling it with ice and set aside while you build the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Mix base

    In a mixing glass (or shaker without shaking), add 1.5 oz red bitter (Campari or similar), 1 oz fresh blood orange juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup. Add a handful of ice (about 4-6 large cubes). Stir gently for about 10–15 seconds to chill and slightly dilute the mixture.

  3. 3

    Assemble

    Discard the ice from the chilled serving glass and fill the glass with fresh ice (crushed or cubed, about 1 cup). Strain the stirred mixture into the prepared glass over the ice.

  4. 4

    Top and finish

    Top the drink with 2.5 oz soda water, pouring gently to preserve carbonation. If using, add a pinch (about 1/4 tsp) of flaked sea salt on top to brighten flavors. Give the cocktail a single gentle stir to combine soda with the base without flattening it.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Float a blood orange wheel on the surface or drop it into the glass. Serve with a straw or stirrer.

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