Sunny weekends in San Francisco are hard to come by. When I awoke last Saturday to clear-blue skies, I headed over to Bar Bambino [1], an Italian nook in the city with a new back patio.
There, I enjoyed the perfect warm-weather drink: a spin on sangria [2] that was refreshing and fruity without being overly cloying or too heavy on the alcohol. With one in hand, I imagined I was an effortlessly chic Italian woman. I snagged the recipe for the next real Summer day.
The cocktail calls for white wine (I'd recommend a Sauvignon Blanc [3], or any other dry white with mineral notes) as well as orange bitters [4], which can be found at large liquor stores. For the recipe, .
From Bar Bambino [5]
Ingredients
5 ounces white wine
1 ounce white vermouth
2 ounces fresh-squeezed orange juice
Orange bitters, such as Fee Brothers, Regan's, or The Bitter Truth
orange wedge, optional for garnish
Directions
- Combine first three ingredients in a large glass or pitcher. Stir to combine.
- Serve in a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top with 5 dashes of orange bitters.
- Garnish with an orange wedge and enjoy.
Serves 1.
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