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Homemade Sanbittèr Style Aperitif

Italian · Appetizer · Drink

A sophisticated, non-alcoholic Italian red bitter drink. This recipe recreates the iconic, complex herbal notes and vibrant crimson color of the classic Sanpellegrino aperitif, perfect for serving chilled with a slice of orange.

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20 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time5 min
Cook time15 min
Servings6 people
DifficultyEasy
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How to make it

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Combine water, sugar, gentian root, dried orange peel, cinnamon stick, cloves

    In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, gentian root, dried orange peel, cinnamon stick, cloves, and hibiscus flowers.

  2. Bring the mixture

    Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Let it simmer gently for 15 minutes to infuse the botanicals and dissolve the sugar.

    15 min

  3. Remove from heat

    Remove from heat and stir in the citric acid. Allow the syrup to cool completely in the pan with the botanicals still inside for maximum flavor extraction.

  4. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth

    Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean glass bottle. Discard the solids.

  5. To serve, pour 50-75ml of the chilled syrup

    To serve, pour 50-75ml of the chilled syrup into a glass filled with ice and top with 125ml of club soda. Garnish with an orange slice.

A little kitchen wisdom

For the best result, let the syrup steep overnight to fully extract the herbal flavors. Use a high-quality club soda for the final fizz.

What you'll need

SaucepanFine-mesh sieveGlass bottle
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Make it ahead

The syrup can be made up to a week in advance and kept in the refrigerator.

Store & enjoy

Store the concentrated syrup in an airtight glass bottle in the refrigerator. Serve cold; do not reheat.

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Homemade Sanbittèr Style Aperitif
Step 1 of 5

Combine water, sugar, gentian root, dried orange peel, cinnamon stick, cloves

In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, gentian root, dried orange peel, cinnamon stick, cloves, and hibiscus flowers.