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Calling all spritz lovers! A new spritz has entered the chat. 💬 Meet: the arancello spritz! This blood orange spritz cocktail is made with arancello liqueur (aka blood orange liqueur), prosecco, and soda water. It’s basically a limoncello spritz that went to Sicily, got a tan, and is ready for a good time!

A blood orange spritz in a coupe glass, garnished with an orange slice and ice cubes, sits on a wooden coaster. In the background are a sliced orange, a can, a bottle, and another cocktail glass.

It seems like every spring and summer, another spritz steals the spotlight on social media, and for good reason. They’re sort of the distant cousin of the mimosa, made with Prosecco instead of champagne, and liqueur instead of juice. And THIS spritz is ready for the limelight (orangelight??): it’s sweet and tart like a classic lemoncello spritz, but a biiiit more mellow.

My grandmother‘s family is from Calabria, the toe of the boot in Italy, which is famous for being a train ferry ride from Sicily (yes, I said TRAIN FERRY. As in…the train is LOADED ONTO THE FERRY 🤯). And Sicily is world famous for many exports, one of them being blood oranges. This spritz celebrates Sicilian culture with homemade blood orange liqueur, Prosecco and soda water. Sorta like the ever popular Aperol spritz, the beloved floral St. Germaine spritz, and the rising to fame Sarti spritz.

During peak blood orange season (January through March), you can pick up a couple bags of blood oranges and make your own batch of arancello rossa liqueur. Pair your spritzes with classic Italian appetizers like marinated mozzarella and tomato salad, garlic bread dip, and crusty Italian bread for an antipasto hour that no one will soon forget!

👀 the secret sauce…

✨ the flavor: This spritz hits The Pop (sweet-tart blood orange flavor), The Intrigue (using seasonal ingredients in an unexpected way), and The Wow, Mom! (a gorgeous red-orange color).

🎯 the method: Build it right in the glass using the classic 3-2-1 spritz ratio: add soda water, pour in chilled blood orange liqueur, top with cold Prosecco, then give it a quick stir and garnish.

🏆 the win: Forget standard spritzes! You get a sweet-tart, balanced, and seriously IG-worthy Italian blood orange cocktail you can make any time of year!

🛒 ingredients for making an arancello spritz

A top-down view of ingredients for a blood orange spritz, featuring a bowl of blood oranges, sliced fruit on a board, soda water, blood orange liqueur, prosecco, and a glass of ice cubes—each item clearly labeled.
  • arancello rossa liqueur – the star of this spritz is blood orange liqueur, aka arancello rossa. Of course you can find it store-bought (Solerno is my fave brand), but it’s so much more fresh and flavorful to make it yourself. Plus once you open the Pandora’s box of making your own liquors, being a home bartender gets a whole lot more fun.
  • prosecco – Make sure to use good quality Prosecco to avoid any funky aftertaste that comes with cheap sparkling wine masquerading as Prosecco. You don’t have to go with a super fancy vintage bottle, but make sure to get a Prosecco that is at least certified and imported from Italy for the best flavor. I love using LaMarca and Rufino, which are both at a wallet-friendly price point, too.
  • soda water – make sure to choose soda water or club soda, not sparkling mineral water, which will alter the flavor of this drink.
  • ice – unless you’re new here, you know ICE IS IMPORTANT. 😤 So yes, we include ice on the ingredient list! Use the best ice you can to keep the flavor focus on the spritz, not any funky flavors from impure ice.

See the recipe card for the exact quantities.

🍳 how to make a blood orange spritz

A hand pours soda water from a jigger into a cocktail glass with ice and orange slices, creating a refreshing blood orange spritz. In the background are a bottle of sparkling wine, La Croix, more orange slices, and a wooden surface.

1: Add soda water first, so it layers in with the other ingredients.

A hand pours blood orange liqueur from a metal jigger into a cocktail glass filled with ice and orange slices, crafting a refreshing blood orange spritz. A bottle of sparkling wine, a can of LaCroix, and orange slices sit on the table in the background.

2: Pour in chilled arancello rossa.

A blood orange spritz is being topped with prosecco in a glass filled with orange slices, set on a wooden coaster. In the background are an open can, a cork, a bottle, and sliced oranges on a cutting board.

3: Top with cold prosecco.

A hand with yellow-painted nails holds a coupe glass filled with a blood orange spritz, garnished with a slice of orange. In the background are orange slices, a bottle, and cocktail tools on a wooden board.

4: Garnish with a blood orange wheel and serve immediately.

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💡tips & tricks for getting it right

ℹ️ troubleshooting tips

  • adjust the ratio – if the flavor of your spritz isn’t quite right, you can adjust to your taste preferences. You can add more soda water to mellow out the flavor, or you can omit the soda water altogether. #NoJudgment 😏
  • chill out – make sure all ingredients are properly chilled before you mix your drinks. This is one of the biggest mistakes I see folks make when mixing drinks at home!
  • get the best flavor – making your own blood orange liqueur is the best way to get top-notch flavor, but if you can’t make your own, I recommend using a high quality store-bought brand, like Solerno blood orange liqueur.

⚖️ Wanna serve this cocktail to a crowd?

It’s super easy to scale this blood orange prosecco cocktail up for a party!

Just make sure that you combine all ingredients shortly before you plan to serve your spritzes. This will keep the bubbles in tact longer for your guests. After a couple hours, this drink will start to go flat, and that’s NOT so fun.

You can also make fun and seasonal ice cubes like these blood orange ice cubes in a king size cube to make for a really stunning display while also keeping your drink cool. 😎

🍽️ how to serve your arancello spritzes

♻️ customize your Sicilian spritz

🧰 equipment needed & storage tips

  • wine glass – you’ll want a standard size wine glass or oversized coupe glass for your blood orange spritz. This gives you enough room for the ice, liquids, and garnish without looking too empty or overflowing.
  • jigger or measuring beaker – getting the 3-2-1 ratio just right is super important for a balanced spritz! I love using these OXO nesting measuring beakers for super accurate pours every time (affiliate link).
  • bar spoon – a long-handled cocktail spoon makes it way easy to give your spritz a quick stir without splashing or making a mess. Trust me, this little tool is an essential for perfect cocktail mixing!

🫙 can you store a spritz?!

All spritz cocktails are best served immediately after making because of the bubbles and effervescence in them. If you find yourself with any leftovers, make sure to store them properly.

Use a champagne stopper on your bottle of Prosecco to keep it nice and bubbly. You can also store any leftover spritzes any airtight bottle with a stopper to preserve as much carbonation as possible.

💬 q+a

Homemade!!! 😛 Seriously, try making your own liqueurs for the best flavor!

But if you MUST go with a store bought brand, I recommend Solerno liqueur.

If you use regular oranges and regular orange liqueur, this will technically be a totally different cocktail. Sort of like those recipe reviews you see where people say they changed 4 ingredients and…surprise…didn’t like it. 🫠

Make sure all ingredients are properly chilled BEFORE mixing your cocktails. This is the best way to keep your ice from melting too quickly. Also, use larger ice cubes so they last longer. I love using 1-inch square cubes of clear ice because they melt slowly.

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Blood Orange Spritz (Easy Italian Arancello Spritz Cocktail)

Lindsey Neumayer
This vibrant blood orange spritz is a refreshing Italian cocktail that combines homemade blood orange liqueur with crisp Prosecco and sparkling soda water. With its simple 3-2-1 ratio, this seasonal spritz makes a stunning signature cocktail for anytime you want to add a splash of Sicilian-inspired culture to your day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverages, Cocktail, Cocktails
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 220 kcal

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Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ounce soda water use a blood orange soda for more flavor!
  • 2 ounces blood orange liqueur homemade, or a brand such as Solerno.
  • 3 ounces prosecco
  • ice cubes blood orange ice cubes for more fun!
  • blood oranges for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Prep glass. Fill your cocktail glass with ice.
    ice cubes
  • Add soda water. Pour in 1 ounce of soda water. For more orange flavor you can use a blood orange soda.
    1 ounce soda water
  • Layer liqueur. Pour in 2 ounces of blood orange liqueur, also called arancello rossa.
    2 ounces blood orange liqueur
  • Top with prosecco. Top with 3 ounces of Prosecco.
    3 ounces prosecco
  • Stir to combine. Give your cocktail a quick stir with a cocktail spoon to make sure all ingredients are well mixed.
  • Garnish. Garnish with a fresh blood orange wheel or a dehydrated blood orange wheel.
    blood oranges
  • Serve. Serve your spritzes immediately for maximum bubbliness!

Notes

ℹ️ troubleshooting tips

  • adjust the ratio – if the flavor of your spritz isn’t quite right, you can adjust to your taste preferences. You can add more soda water to mellow out the flavor, or you can omit the soda water altogether. #NoJudgment 😏
  • chill out – make sure all ingredients are properly chilled before you mix your drinks. This is one of the biggest mistakes I see folks make when mixing drinks at home!
  • get the best flavor – making your own blood orange liqueur is the best way to get top-notch flavor, but if you can’t make your own, I recommend using a high quality store-bought brand, like Solerno blood orange liqueur.

⚖️ Wanna serve this cocktail to a crowd?

It’s super easy to scale this blood orange prosecco cocktail up for a party!
Just make sure that you combine all ingredients shortly before you plan to serve your spritzes. This will keep the bubbles in tact longer for your guests. After a couple hours, this drink will start to go flat, and that’s NOT so fun.
You can also make fun and seasonal ice cubes like these blood orange ice cubes in a king size cube to make for a really stunning display while also keeping your drink cool. 😎

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 111mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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Keyword: al fresco, spring, The Intrigue, The Pop, The Wow, Mom!, winter

Lindsey Neumayer is a culinary content creator at A Recipe For Fun based in Central Florida. She is a classically trained baking and pastry student from Valencia College who also has over 14 years of experience in the fields of education, training, & development. She uses her expertise in education and the culinary arts to share easy-to-follow recipes that you can recreate with confidence at home!

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