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Death in Venice recipe
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The Death in Venice is a built cocktail, made with Campari, grapefruit bitters and prosecco, served in a flute. It is bitter and sparkling.
Erik Lorincz, The Savoy, London: Campari and grapefruit bitters topped with prosecco.
Death in Venice ingredients
| Campari | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Grapefruit bitters | 2 dashes |
| Prosecco | top up, about 120 ml |
How to make a Death in Venice
- Fill a flute with ice.
- Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
- Lift once gently with a barspoon.
- Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
- Glass
- Flute
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Grapefruit twist
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Death in Venice: quick answers
- How strong is a Death in Venice?
- About 13% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 14 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Death in Venice?
- About 130 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Death in Venice served in?
- A flute, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Death in Venice have?
- 3 in total: Campari, grapefruit bitters and prosecco. Simple enough to make at home.
