Sunset Frizzante cocktail in a large wine glass garnished with grapefruit peel twist
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Monday, September 28, 2026

Sunset Frizzante

A More Refined Take on Italy's Favorite Aperitivo

Sometimes you want that Aperol Spritz vibe but with a little more going on. The Sunset Frizzante delivers exactly that, building on the familiar bitter-orange foundation with layers that keep you coming back for another sip. Cocchi Americano brings herbal depth and a touch of quinine bitterness that makes the whole thing more interesting, while fresh grapefruit juice adds a tart, ruby-red brightness that plays beautifully against Aperol's sweet citrus notes. The Prosecco does its sparkling thing, and a splash of soda water opens everything up without diluting the flavors. You get that same refreshing spritz energy, just with more complexity in every glass. This is your move when you're hosting a dinner party and want to start things off right, or when you're tired of the standard spritz routine but still want something light and bubbly. Pour one at golden hour and you'll understand the name. Give it a try next time you're looking for an aperitivo with a bit more personality.
highball·Aperol

Sunset Frizzante

Light·large wine glass
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozAperol
  • 0.75 ozCocchi Americano
  • 0.5 ozfresh grapefruit juice
  • 3 ozProsecco
  • 1 ozsoda water

Method

  1. 1.Fill a large wine glass with ice
  2. 2.Add Aperol, Cocchi Americano, and fresh grapefruit juice
  3. 3.Gently stir to combine
  4. 4.Top with chilled Prosecco and soda water
  5. 5.Give one gentle stir to integrate
  6. 6.Express grapefruit peel over drink
Garnishgrapefruit peel twist

Note: This elevated spritz plays with the bitter-orange character of Aperol by adding Cocchi Americano's botanical complexity and fresh grapefruit's bright citrus. The Prosecco provides elegant effervescence while the soda lengthens the drink. More sophisticated than a traditional Aperol Spritz while maintaining that quintessential Italian aperitivo spirit.

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