Spiced Orange Curaçao and Bitters Vermouth Cocktail

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-26 · Updated 2026-07-26

A bold cocktail mixing South African vermouth with aromatic bitters and orange curaçao, delivering a harmonious balance of spice and citrus. This African-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together South African vermouth, orange curaçao liqueur, aromatic bitters 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

• 45 ml South African vermouth
• 15 ml orange curaçao liqueur
• 2 dashes aromatic bitters
• 15 ml brandy
• 1 twist orange peel

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with ice and pour in 45 ml South African vermouth, 15 ml orange curaçao liqueur, 15 ml brandy, and 2 dashes of aromatic bitters.
2. Step 2: Stir gently for 30 seconds until the mixture is cold and the flavors meld together.
3. Step 3: Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass.
4. Step 4: Garnish with 1 twist of orange peel by expressing its oils over the drink, then rim the glass with the peel before dropping it in.