Orange-Bitter Sparkler

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A lively aperitif combining bitter orange liqueur and sparkling wine, balanced with a touch of fresh lemon and simple syrup. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together bitter orange liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup 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 170 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Beverages cuisine 170 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass halfway with ice cubes.
  2. Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz bitter orange liqueur, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.25 oz simple syrup into the mixing glass.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
  4. Step 4: Strain into a chilled flute glass.
  5. Step 5: Top carefully with 3 oz dry sparkling wine to preserve bubbles.
  6. Step 6: Garnish by expressing an orange twist over the surface, twisting to release oils, then resting it on the rim.

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