Arancione Blood Orange Spritz from Hotel Starlino
There’s a very famous orange spritz that I first tried in what must have been one of the most fitting settings. Sitting on the rooftop of the Palladian Basilica sipping this brilliant orange drink as the sun set over the terracotta tiled houses and palaces of Vicenza was one of those moments that will stay with me for the rest of my life. While Starlino Arancione is similar in colour, it’s actually an easier drink on the palate, with softer and sweeter herbaceous notes. Perfect for making an Orange Vermouth Spritz. In summer a totally refreshing option. In winter, a burst of sunshine on a grey day.
What’s more, while it won’t fit into a completely ‘dry’ January, Arancione is low enough in alcohol at just 17% ABV that whether you make it into a spritz or serve it with tonic, it fits the bill of drinking in moderation.
I love the bottle itself, a heavy apothecary-style bottle that has a lovely ceramic and wooden stopper and an elegant vintage style label. It’s apparently known in Italy as Stile Liberty and is particularly famous in Torino where Hotel Starlino is based. Torino was the birthplace of Vermouth in the 18th century and Torino Distillati, owned by the Vergnano family has been producing vermouth for around 100 years. Hotel Starlino is the modern interpretation of this old classic. all the drinks come from the Vergnano family distillery and are produced by Master Distiller and Wine Maker, Beppe Ronco.
Of course, I had to make an Arancione Orange Spritz. The perfect pick me up after New Year’s Eve, it’s eminently drinkable – a really easy and light option when made with the ratio of 3 parts Arancione, 2 parts sparkling wine and one part soda water. I chilled all the ingredients before mixing and also used more or less half a glass of ice. If like me, you prefer lots of ice, then it’s really vital to make sure your Arancione, sparkling wine and soda are chilled as much as possible so that the ice doesn’t melt and dilute the drink.
Here’s the printable recipe if you want to make one (or more) at home.
Delicious Blood Orange Vermouth from Hotel Starlino is the base for this refreshing low alcohol drink
- 60 ml Hotel Starlino Arancino
- 40 ml Sparkling Wine
- 20 ml Soda Water
- Ice
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Chill all the ingredients (except the ice) in the fridge for at least 3 hours
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Half fill a large wine glass or Gin coupe with ice
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Add the Hotel Starline Arancino and stir gently
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Top up with sparkling wine and soda water.
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Stir very gently and garnish with a slice of orange
Hotel Starlino Arancione is part of a range of Aperitivos and Vermouths including the delicious Starlino Rosé which we were lucky enough to try in the Summer when it made the perfect Aperitivo. There’s also Starlino Rosso, a classic sweet vermouth. Finally, there are truly delicious Maraschino cherries which make the perfect garnish for a whole range of cocktails – we’ve already included them in a Manhattan cocktail and in a delicious Tequila Old Fashioned.
We’ve got a great opportunity for one of you to win a bottle of Starlino Arancione. All you need to do is follow the rafflecopter through, remembering to answer the mandatory first question!
You can buy the Hotel Starlino range online from Amazon or Proof Drinks. And, for more inspiration, check their website or follow them on Instagram at @thestarlino
On holiday, sitting on a beach with an iced glass and a golden sun above me !!
Sitting in my garden on a summer’s day
On a city break somewhere on a roof top terrace enjoying the views! Someday again we will!
Would have to be by the fire in my cottage at the moment !
In Marbella or if in the UK then at a nice family BBQ in the sun!
In the garden on a nice sunny day hopefully with friends in the future
In the garden
relaxing in the garden
Sat in my garden with my husband
Relaxing on a sun lounger over looking a sandy beach
on a terrace in Kathmandu
Over looking the Thames in a sunny bar terrace
Ideally on a sunny beach somewhere, but I’d settle for at the picnic table in my garden! 🙂
On a summer’s day, chilling in the garden.
on a warm beach
at home snuggled with my hubby
In the living room watching a fim
On a sunny balcony somewhere with a lovely view
In my living room while watching a fab film
I would drink Orange Spritz, close my eyes and dream of Spain (while sitting in a hot bath).
I would most like to enjoy Starlino Arancione on the beach and with hot sunshine but as that isn’t looing likely this year my second choice would be drinking it while watching the brand new series of Sex and the City!
I drank these in Palermo on sweltering Summer nights. Would drink this in the garden (it’s shared) with the correct minimum social distancing with my neighbour,
Would be lovely sat in the garden around the fire pit
Monte Marte! Paris would be rather lovely! Cheers
In my back garden in the sunshine
at home while watching movies, with some nibbles would be perfect
I was just sitting by the French doors overlooking the garden and thinking how much I’m looking forward to sitting out there with a cocktail when the weather warms up. This definitely fits the bill!
In the garden, on the swing, reading a book in the Summer
It would be nice to relax drinking this in the hot tub
Sitting woth dad reminicing about the good old days
In my sisters garden in the summer, with a bbq, that would be nice
In a villa. somewhere warm!
On holiday on a beach and anywhere that is warm.
Al Fresco on the Patio on a sunny sunday lunchtime!
As we are in lockdown it would have to be ‘ Italian Day’ in the garden, BBQ on cooking our lunch and imagining we are in Italy.
At home in my bedroom while I enjoy a good book.
In the hot tub with my wife
On a beach in Mexico
I would love to try it in my garden on a warm summers evening
Well I guess it would be in my living room or the kitchen at the moment haha. Lovely.
I would like to enjoy it in the comfort of my back garden on a hot summer’s day.
where? Anywhere bar my house which I’m not allowed to leave according to the UK government.
Ideally on holiday in Italy, but my garden will have to do!
In my pjs
In the Austrian Tyrol overlooking the snowcapped mountains and frozen lakes
I would like to try Arancione – So I hope I win this prize.
In a lovely hot tub.
In the garden in the shade and in summer.
I’d like to enjoy a Starlino Arancione orange spritz sitting on a beach in Italy.
Everywhere and anytime!
It’s always a good time to drink a Spritz
On a nice hot day in the garden!
sittting on my new patio with the new patio sofa I bought
on the campsite whilst soaking up the sunshine!!
In the garden in the sunshine
In the garden with family and friends
Somewhere nice and warm with a great view , fantastic company and no lockdown restrictions.
In the garden with friends, when it’s allowed again
If times would allow, with my Granddaughter catching up on the time we have missed this year.
This would be a great treat when I’m sitting watching Taggart episodes from the 1980s, nostalgic as my parents watched and enjoyed it, so vaguely remember it, but starting with episode one in series one, I’m watching from the beginning. Need a tasty drink to enjoy alongside!
Sitting outside my favourite hotel on the Algarve looking out to sea
Oh at home with some friends, enjoying a bit of freedom.
Anywhere that’s not my house or garden!
On a beach in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand.
I would most like to enjoy on a nice summers day in my garden with some family and friends x
On a beautiful beach in Italy ……one day soon I hope x
Anywhere but my house at the moment…..
On a balcony in Spain with my best friends!
I would love to enjoy some lying on a lounger at the beach with gorgeous sunshine and blue skies
ideally on a Mediterranean beach, but in practice, in my garden this summer
In the garden with my hubby on a warm summer’s evening
On a beach somewhere hot!
I have always wanted to go to Florence so I would like to drink it there
In a bar, especially a rooftop bar, with my family and friends.
After spending so much time in shielding, I am really looking forward to the day when I can meet up with people.
Keep safe out there everyone..
In a sunny garden
In the city of magic Venice
in the garden on a lovely summers evening x
On a uk holiday and relax
Florence or Bologna would be ideal
out in the garden when the weather improves
Out in my garden with my husband
This would be lovely to drink in the hot tub when it starts warming up