Il Natalino
An Italian-style Christmas aperitivo: bitter orange liqueur and sweet red vermouth stirred with a little cranberry juice, topped with chilled prosecco. Ruby-red and lightly bitter.
- Time
- 5 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Coupe
Ingredients
Amounts below make 1 serving.
- Aperol — or another bitter orange aperitivo¾ oz
- Sweet vermouth¾ oz
- Cranberry juice — 1 tbsp, 100% juice½ oz
- Sparkling wine — 5 oz chilled prosecco5 oz
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Garnish: Orange slice (1 slice)
How to make it
- 1
Stir the aperitivo, vermouth and cranberry juice with ice until chilled.
- 2
Strain into a coupe.
- 3
Top with the prosecco.
- 4
Garnish with an orange slice.
Bar gear
Equipment for this drink
Tools you'll need
- Mixing glassA heavy glass for stirred drinks like the Manhattan, so they chill without getting cloudy.
- Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.
- Julep strainerA spoon-shaped strainer that sits inside a mixing glass for stirred drinks.
- JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
Recommended glassware
- CoupeThe stemmed, rounded glass for drinks served up, without ice.
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Recipe source: Woman's Day — Il Natalino. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.
Contains alcohol. For adults 21+ (or the legal drinking age where you live). Please enjoy responsibly.
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