Bocce Ball
A refreshing, low-proof highball that combines amaretto with fresh orange juice. Named after the Italian lawn game, this sunny and approachable drink is a brunch favorite and a perfect gateway cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Amaretto
- 4 oz Fresh orange juice
- 1 oz Club soda
- orange wheel (garnish) garnish
- maraschino cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy poolside or casually with antipasto platters—cured meats, fresh mozzarella, and olives complement the refreshing orange-almond combination. This low-proof sipper is ideal with light appetizers on warm afternoons.
Instructions
Fill a highball glass with ice
Pour amaretto over the ice
Add fresh orange juice and stir gently to combine
Top with a splash of club soda for effervescence
Garnish with an orange wheel and a maraschino cherry
Tips
Fresh-squeezed orange juice is essential — the natural pulp and brightness elevate this from ordinary to excellent The club soda splash is optional but adds a pleasant lightness that keeps the drink from feeling heavy Try blood orange juice in winter for a gorgeous color and slightly more complex citrus flavor