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Alcohol-Free Aperitivo Spritz, and where to source it

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Build it over a full glass of ice and add the soda last. The ice keeps the bittersweet base from going flat and warm, and pouring the soda in at the end is what gives you that lively aperitivo fizz instead of a dull orange juice.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep5 min
Cooknone
Makes1 glass
CuisineItalian
Cost$
VeganGluten-free
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 glass
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Blood orange or orange juice
The sweet-bitter base color and flavor. Fresh is brightest. To taste.
1/4 cupto taste
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Grapefruit juice
A splash for the pleasant bitterness that stands in for the aperitivo. To taste.
2 tbspto taste
Local / market
Lemon juice
A squeeze to sharpen. To taste.
1 tspto taste
Local / market
Sparkling water or non-alcoholic bitter soda
To lengthen — a bitter orange soda gets closest. Add last.
to fillrecommended
Local / market
Orange slice
The classic garnish, over lots of ice. Fresh.
1 slicerecommended
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. FillFill a wine glass with ice.
  2. BuildAdd the orange, grapefruit, and lemon juices.
  3. TopTop with the sparkling water or bitter soda, add an orange slice, and stir once.
The Toolkit

Wine glass · Citrus juicer

Straight Answers
Can you make Alcohol-Free Aperitivo Spritz ahead of time? — Partly

You can batch the mix and keep it cold, but add the ice, soda, and garnish and shake or stir to order — a made-up drink goes flat and watery if it sits.

Is Alcohol-Free Aperitivo Spritz gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Alcohol-Free Aperitivo Spritz vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

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