Barsys
Sunset Spritz
About
The Sunset Spritz is what happens when sunset turns dramatic.
This isn’t your easygoing orange spritz. It’s deeper, darker, and more layered. Aperol lays down a familiar bittersweet orange base, bright and approachable. Campari follows with sharper bitterness and herbal intensity, tightening the structure and giving the drink backbone. Just a touch of blackcurrant juice adds depth and color, rounding the edges with subtle berry richness without tipping it into sweetness.
Prosecco lifts the entire profile with dry bubbles, while a splash of soda keeps the finish clean and extended. Served in a coupe, Alpenglow feels refined and intentional. The hue shifts between deep coral and ruby, catching light like its namesake.
This is a spritz with contrast. Bitter but balanced. Bright but grounded. Built for a golden hour that leans into evening.
Shaken or Stirred? Built. Building gently in the glass preserves carbonation and keeps the texture airy.
What You'll Need
For one Sunset Spritz:
- 0.75 oz Aperol
- 0.5 oz Campari
- 0.25 oz blackcurrant juice
- 2.5 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz soda water
Glass: Coupe
Garnish: Orange peel
Pro Tip: Pour Prosecco slowly to maintain tight bubbles and avoid over-agitating the bitters.
How to Make It
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
- Add Aperol, Campari, and blackcurrant juice into a chilled coupe.
- Gently pour in Prosecco.
- Top with soda water.
- Lightly stir once to integrate.
- Garnish with an expressed orange peel.
Using Barsys Cocktail Maker?
Sunset Spritz is best prepared using the Barsys 360 Cocktail Machine, ideal for precise pours in sparkling cocktails. Load Aperol, Campari, and blackcurrant juice for accuracy, then finish with Prosecco and soda in the glass to preserve effervescence.
For the full recipe, download the Barsys App.
Tasting Notes
The Barsys Edge
With multiple bitters in play, ratio matters. Too much Campari overwhelms, too little loses depth. Barsys 360 Smart Cocktail Machine ensures precise balance, keeping Sunset Spritz structured and consistent every time.
Sip Setting
Sunset Spritz shines at golden hour when the light softens and the mood shifts. It’s confident, composed, and built for long conversations.
Garnish Game
An expressed orange peel sharpens the aroma and reinforces the citrus core while keeping the presentation clean and refined.
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FAQs
What is the Sunset Spritz?
Sunset Spritz is a sparkling cocktail made with Aperol, Campari, blackcurrant juice, Prosecco, and soda.
Is this cocktail bitter?
It leans bittersweet, with Campari adding herbal intensity balanced by Aperol and berry notes.
Can I skip the blackcurrant juice?
You can, but it adds depth and subtle complexity to the profile.
Can I serve this in a wine glass?
Yes, though a coupe gives it a more refined presentation.
Is this similar to a Negroni Spritz?
It shares some bitterness but remains lighter, brighter, and more sparkling.