Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsZelda's NewportSpindrift Blood Orange Spritz Recipe

Spindrift Blood Orange Spritz Recipe

Inspired by Zelda's Newport
Time7m
Serves1

SPINDRIFT BLOOD ORANGE, ORANGE JUICE, SPRITZ ITALIA

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Cocktail

  1. 1

    Chill glass

    If desired, place the highball or large wine glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes before assembling to keep the spritz colder longer.

  2. 2

    Add ice

    Fill the chilled glass about 3/4 full with cubed ice (approximately 1 cup).

  3. 3

    Measure and add bitters

    Using a jigger, pour 1 oz of Spritz Italia (or your chosen bitter aperitif) over the ice.

  4. 4

    Add fresh orange juice

    Measure and pour 1 oz of fresh orange juice into the glass on top of the bitters.

  5. 5

    Top with Spindrift

    Slowly add 8 oz (about one can) of chilled Spindrift Blood Orange to the glass. Pour gently over a bar spoon if you want to preserve some effervescence and create a layered effect.

  6. 6

    Optional: Add Prosecco

    If you prefer a more traditional spritz with extra fizz and alcohol, add 1 oz of chilled Prosecco now and give the drink one gentle stir.

  7. 7

    Stir gently

    Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently 6–8 times to combine the Spritz Italia, orange juice, and Spindrift without flattening the bubbles.

  8. 8

    Garnish and serve

    Garnish with a fresh blood orange wheel on the rim or floated on top. Serve immediately while cold and effervescent.

Bar tools

  1. 9

    Use the jigger to measure the Spritz Italia, orange juice, and optional Prosecco precisely. Use a citrus juicer to extract fresh orange juice (about the juice of 1 small orange yields ~1 oz). Keep tools clean and chilled if possible for best results.

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