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Hotel Starlino Arancione – The Taste of Italian Sunshine in a Glass

January 4, 2021 by Fiona Maclean 81 Comments

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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.

Aperol Spritz Vicenza Basilica

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.

Arancione from Hotel Starlino

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.

Arancione from Hotel Starlino

Here’s the printable recipe if you want to make one (or more) at home.

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Hotel Starlino Arancione Spritz
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Hotel Starlino Arancino Spritz
Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Delicious Blood Orange Vermouth from Hotel Starlino is the base for this refreshing low alcohol drink

Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Arancino, Spritz, Vermouth
Servings: 1
Calories: 190 kcal
Author: Fiona Maclean
Ingredients
  • 60 ml Hotel Starlino Arancino
  • 40 ml Sparkling Wine
  • 20 ml Soda Water
  • Ice
Instructions
  1. Chill all the ingredients (except the ice) in the fridge for at least 3 hours

  2. Half fill a large wine glass or Gin coupe with ice

  3. Add the Hotel Starline Arancino and stir gently

  4. Top up with sparkling wine and soda water.

  5. 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!

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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

 

Filed Under: Cocktails and Drinks Tagged With: blood orange, Spritz, vermouth

About Fiona Maclean

London based freelance writer and marketing consultant. I edit London-Unattached.com and write for a number of other publications. With a music degree and a background in marketing across many sectors, my passions include all types of music, food, restaurants, wine and travel

Comments

  1. Tracy O'Hanlon says

    January 21, 2021 at 2:16 am

    On holiday, sitting on a beach with an iced glass and a golden sun above me !!

    Reply
  2. Helen Jones says

    January 20, 2021 at 9:19 am

    Sitting in my garden on a summer’s day

    Reply
  3. Emma Wolski says

    January 20, 2021 at 9:00 am

    On a city break somewhere on a roof top terrace enjoying the views! Someday again we will!

    Reply
  4. Julia Linsley says

    January 18, 2021 at 5:36 pm

    Would have to be by the fire in my cottage at the moment !

    Reply
  5. Lucy says

    January 18, 2021 at 5:06 pm

    In Marbella or if in the UK then at a nice family BBQ in the sun!

    Reply
  6. Michelle Ferguson says

    January 18, 2021 at 11:07 am

    In the garden on a nice sunny day hopefully with friends in the future

    Reply
  7. Janet Robertson says

    January 17, 2021 at 9:28 pm

    In the garden

    Reply
  8. Irene Gilmour says

    January 17, 2021 at 11:45 am

    relaxing in the garden

    Reply
  9. Rachael Sexey says

    January 17, 2021 at 9:01 am

    Sat in my garden with my husband

    Reply
  10. Vivienne Moreno says

    January 16, 2021 at 4:33 pm

    Relaxing on a sun lounger over looking a sandy beach

    Reply
  11. adrian price says

    January 16, 2021 at 2:45 pm

    on a terrace in Kathmandu

    Reply
  12. Steph W says

    January 16, 2021 at 2:31 pm

    Over looking the Thames in a sunny bar terrace

    Reply
  13. Jessica Powell says

    January 15, 2021 at 10:05 pm

    Ideally on a sunny beach somewhere, but I’d settle for at the picnic table in my garden! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Avs says

    January 15, 2021 at 5:21 am

    On a summer’s day, chilling in the garden.

    Reply
  15. Rebecca Walker says

    January 14, 2021 at 9:38 pm

    on a warm beach

    Reply
  16. michelle o'neill says

    January 13, 2021 at 7:25 am

    at home snuggled with my hubby

    Reply
  17. Alison Rees says

    January 12, 2021 at 1:11 pm

    In the living room watching a fim

    Reply
  18. soozybee says

    January 12, 2021 at 11:30 am

    On a sunny balcony somewhere with a lovely view

    Reply
  19. chris bull says

    January 12, 2021 at 11:22 am

    In my living room while watching a fab film

    Reply
  20. Manu J says

    January 12, 2021 at 2:22 am

    I would drink Orange Spritz, close my eyes and dream of Spain (while sitting in a hot bath).

    Reply
  21. Nil Brit says

    January 12, 2021 at 12:38 am

    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!

    Reply
  22. PB says

    January 11, 2021 at 10:48 pm

    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,

    Reply
  23. Linda Curtis says

    January 11, 2021 at 10:17 pm

    Would be lovely sat in the garden around the fire pit

    Reply
  24. Lorna Ledger says

    January 11, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    Monte Marte! Paris would be rather lovely! Cheers

    Reply
  25. Chelsey Hollings says

    January 11, 2021 at 12:56 pm

    In my back garden in the sunshine

    Reply
  26. bet ferguson says

    January 11, 2021 at 11:33 am

    at home while watching movies, with some nibbles would be perfect

    Reply
  27. Caroline Tinsley says

    January 11, 2021 at 11:31 am

    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!

    Reply
  28. Dale Dow says

    January 11, 2021 at 11:06 am

    In the garden, on the swing, reading a book in the Summer

    Reply
  29. Laura Bryant says

    January 11, 2021 at 9:21 am

    It would be nice to relax drinking this in the hot tub

    Reply
  30. Margaret Gallagher says

    January 11, 2021 at 2:04 am

    Sitting woth dad reminicing about the good old days

    Reply
  31. Fay says

    January 10, 2021 at 11:38 pm

    In my sisters garden in the summer, with a bbq, that would be nice

    Reply
  32. Robyn Clarke says

    January 10, 2021 at 11:20 pm

    In a villa. somewhere warm!

    Reply
  33. claire woods says

    January 10, 2021 at 12:45 pm

    On holiday on a beach and anywhere that is warm.

    Reply
  34. lynn neal says

    January 9, 2021 at 9:13 pm

    Al Fresco on the Patio on a sunny sunday lunchtime!

    Reply
  35. Carolyn E says

    January 9, 2021 at 7:50 pm

    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.

    Reply
  36. Kay says

    January 9, 2021 at 7:34 pm

    At home in my bedroom while I enjoy a good book.

    Reply
  37. Daniel Stacey says

    January 9, 2021 at 11:50 am

    In the hot tub with my wife

    Reply
  38. Clare Forster says

    January 9, 2021 at 11:25 am

    On a beach in Mexico

    Reply
  39. Michelle Newman says

    January 9, 2021 at 9:37 am

    I would love to try it in my garden on a warm summers evening

    Reply
  40. Carly Belsey says

    January 8, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    Well I guess it would be in my living room or the kitchen at the moment haha. Lovely.

    Reply
  41. Alice Gilkes says

    January 8, 2021 at 5:50 am

    I would like to enjoy it in the comfort of my back garden on a hot summer’s day.

    Reply
  42. thecatwhisper says

    January 7, 2021 at 6:40 pm

    where? Anywhere bar my house which I’m not allowed to leave according to the UK government.

    Reply
  43. Milly Youngman says

    January 7, 2021 at 5:24 pm

    Ideally on holiday in Italy, but my garden will have to do!

    Reply
  44. Liam McCarthy says

    January 7, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    In my pjs

    Reply
  45. Susan John says

    January 7, 2021 at 3:15 pm

    In the Austrian Tyrol overlooking the snowcapped mountains and frozen lakes

    Reply
  46. David Woolley says

    January 7, 2021 at 3:11 pm

    I would like to try Arancione – So I hope I win this prize.

    Reply
  47. Robin Horn says

    January 7, 2021 at 11:58 am

    In a lovely hot tub.

    Reply
  48. Southend Sites says

    January 7, 2021 at 3:29 am

    In the garden in the shade and in summer.

    Reply
  49. Andrew says

    January 6, 2021 at 11:56 pm

    I’d like to enjoy a Starlino Arancione orange spritz sitting on a beach in Italy.

    Reply
  50. Giovanni says

    January 6, 2021 at 11:45 pm

    Everywhere and anytime!
    It’s always a good time to drink a Spritz

    Reply
  51. Miss Julie Price says

    January 6, 2021 at 11:30 pm

    On a nice hot day in the garden!

    Reply
  52. cat says

    January 6, 2021 at 8:10 pm

    sittting on my new patio with the new patio sofa I bought

    Reply
  53. Joo Dee says

    January 6, 2021 at 4:51 pm

    on the campsite whilst soaking up the sunshine!!

    Reply
  54. Charlotte isobelle says

    January 6, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    In the garden in the sunshine

    Reply
  55. Jim Hallyburton says

    January 6, 2021 at 1:11 pm

    In the garden with family and friends

    Reply
  56. Denise Coy says

    January 6, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    Somewhere nice and warm with a great view , fantastic company and no lockdown restrictions.

    Reply
  57. moth says

    January 6, 2021 at 11:59 am

    In the garden with friends, when it’s allowed again

    Reply
  58. Phil Read says

    January 6, 2021 at 10:39 am

    If times would allow, with my Granddaughter catching up on the time we have missed this year.

    Reply
  59. Ruth Harwood says

    January 6, 2021 at 8:09 am

    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!

    Reply
  60. Karen Barrett says

    January 6, 2021 at 8:05 am

    Sitting outside my favourite hotel on the Algarve looking out to sea

    Reply
  61. Sarah Bailey says

    January 5, 2021 at 8:05 pm

    Oh at home with some friends, enjoying a bit of freedom.

    Reply
  62. Amanda says

    January 5, 2021 at 7:50 pm

    Anywhere that’s not my house or garden!

    Reply
  63. Susan B says

    January 5, 2021 at 6:50 pm

    On a beach in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

    Reply
    • Helen Markham says

      January 5, 2021 at 9:34 pm

      I would most like to enjoy on a nice summers day in my garden with some family and friends x

      Reply
  64. Julie Kenny says

    January 5, 2021 at 6:04 pm

    On a beautiful beach in Italy ……one day soon I hope x

    Reply
  65. Rob Griffiths says

    January 5, 2021 at 5:59 pm

    Anywhere but my house at the moment…..

    Reply
  66. Angie McDonald says

    January 5, 2021 at 5:24 pm

    On a balcony in Spain with my best friends!

    Reply
  67. Hannah Lord says

    January 5, 2021 at 4:52 pm

    I would love to enjoy some lying on a lounger at the beach with gorgeous sunshine and blue skies

    Reply
  68. Chris Andrews says

    January 5, 2021 at 4:41 pm

    ideally on a Mediterranean beach, but in practice, in my garden this summer

    Reply
  69. Debbie Skerten says

    January 5, 2021 at 4:39 pm

    In the garden with my hubby on a warm summer’s evening

    Reply
  70. Rena Plumridge says

    January 5, 2021 at 4:38 pm

    On a beach somewhere hot!

    Reply
  71. christine reid says

    January 5, 2021 at 4:31 pm

    I have always wanted to go to Florence so I would like to drink it there

    Reply
  72. Brad Start says

    January 5, 2021 at 4:25 pm

    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..

    Reply
  73. Margaret Clarkson says

    January 5, 2021 at 4:11 pm

    In a sunny garden

    Reply
  74. Sheena Batey says

    January 5, 2021 at 3:58 pm

    In the city of magic Venice

    Reply
  75. Kim M says

    January 5, 2021 at 3:57 pm

    in the garden on a lovely summers evening x

    Reply
  76. Claire Driver says

    January 5, 2021 at 3:50 pm

    On a uk holiday and relax

    Reply
  77. Peter Watson says

    January 5, 2021 at 3:48 pm

    Florence or Bologna would be ideal

    Reply
  78. Iain maciver says

    January 5, 2021 at 3:40 pm

    out in the garden when the weather improves

    Reply
  79. Alice Dixon says

    January 5, 2021 at 3:33 pm

    Out in my garden with my husband

    Reply
  80. Laura Bryant says

    January 5, 2021 at 3:21 pm

    This would be lovely to drink in the hot tub when it starts warming up

    Reply

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