Bittersweet Sunset Stir
A balanced stirred cocktail with rich bitters and a hint of orange, evoking the perfect blend between bitter and sweet. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together rye whiskey, Campari, sweet vermouth 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 180 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz Campari
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- as needed large ice cubes
- 1 wide strip orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes to chill.
- Step 2: Pour 2 oz rye whiskey, 1 oz Campari, and 1 oz sweet vermouth into the mixing glass.
- Step 3: Add 2 dashes of orange bitters.
- Step 4: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 5: Strain the cocktail into a chilled old-fashioned glass over a single large clear ice cube.
- Step 6: Express the orange peel over the surface to release oils, then rim the glass and place the peel beside the ice as garnish.
