Amaro and Soda Highball with Fresh Orange

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A bittersweet highball combining herbal amaro with soda water and fresh orange slices for a slightly complex, effervescent aperitif. This recipe, ready in about 4 minutes, brings together amaro liqueur, club soda, ice cubes for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 130 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 4 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 130 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a highball glass with ice cubes to chill the glass fully.
  2. Step 2: Pour 1.5 ounces of amaro liqueur over the ice, providing a rich, herbal base.
  3. Step 3: Gently add 5 ounces of club soda to the glass, pouring slowly to maintain carbonation and create a crisp, light texture.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 fresh orange slices into the drink to infuse a subtle citrus sweetness and aroma.
  5. Step 5: Stir gently once to mix amaro and soda without reducing the bubbles.
  6. Step 6: Optionally, squeeze one orange slice slightly before dropping it in to release more oils and juice for added depth.

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