Rome with a View

Dry vermouth and red bitter aperitivo form a wine-and-liqueur sour, lengthened with soda after shaking. Lime and sugar syrup provide the bright core, while an orange wheel contributes aroma without another juice measure.

Pink-orange Rome with a View in a highball over ice with bubbles and an orange half-wheel.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Aperitivo Mazzura
  • 30 ml Dry vermouth
  • 30 ml Fresh lime juice
  • 22.5 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
  • 75 ml Chilled soda water
  • 1 piece Orange slice or wedge, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Measure Aperitivo Mazzura, dry vermouth, lime juice and simple syrup into a shaker and add cubed ice.
  2. Seal the shaker and shake briskly until thoroughly cold, about 10–12 seconds.
  3. Fine-strain into a chilled highball glass over fresh ice.
  4. Pour in the chilled soda water slowly and mix with one gentle lift of a spoon.
  5. Finish with an orange wheel and serve promptly.