Orange punch
per pitcher, not per glass
Mix the Aperol, orange juice, and lime juice in a pitcher - you can prepare this part up to a day in advance.
Chill the pitcher; add ice only at the last moment, otherwise the punch will become diluted.
Fill the highball glasses with ice, pour in the punch until two-thirds full, and top up with prosecco.
Place two orange slices in the glass and serve with a straw.
Orange without food coloring
Orange is the easiest party color to create naturally. Orange juice is the base, but freshly squeezed juice gives a much deeper color than juice from a carton. Aperol brings that characteristic red-orange glow and bitterness, keeping your cocktail from turning into lemonade - see the Aperol Spritz. Apricot and peach nectar give a softer orange with plenty of body. Carrot juice may sound strange, but it works: combined with orange and ginger, it makes an intensely orange drink that tastes surprisingly good. And grenadine at the bottom of a glass of orange juice creates the gradient of the Tequila Sunrise - always a hit at an orange-themed party.
The right glass
An orange-themed party calls for different rules than a cocktail evening: people will be outside, walking around, and the occasional thing will get broken. So choose sturdy, thick-walled highball glasses from 33 to 47 cl - large enough for plenty of ice and robust enough for a garden full of guests. Stackable is a plus if you need to set out twelve. Clear glass shows off the orange best, and a large size means you won't need to top up as often.
Arcoroc Islande Highball Glass 33 cl (6 pieces)
RCR Timeless Pitcher 1.2 L
Everything for the punch — together € 47,90.
The right tools
For orange cocktails, in addition to the glass, use a shaker, a bar spoon for stirring, and a jigger for precise measuring. These are the bar tools we use ourselves; you can find everything in our bar tools & cocktail sets.
Glass set (our choice 01) + 3 bar tools — together € 56,80.
Six orange cocktails
Frequently asked questions
Which glass do you use for orange cocktails?
A sturdy 33 to 47 cl highball glass. View our highball glasses and pitchers for the punch.
How much punch do you need for a group?
Allow for two 25 cl glasses per person for the first hour. For twelve guests, that comes to about six liters over an afternoon - so two to three full pitchers.
Can you make the punch in advance?
Yes, up to a day in advance, as long as you keep the ice and bubbles separate. Add them only when serving; otherwise your punch will be flat and watery within an hour.
How do you keep a punch cold without diluting it?
Freeze orange juice in ice cubes and use them instead of regular ice. They cool just as well but make your punch stronger instead of more diluted.
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