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Shaken · 1 serving

Rome With a View

Michael McIlroy's long bittersweet aperitivo combining red bitter liqueur, dry vermouth, lime, sugar, and soda.

Short answer

Rome With a View is a shaken cocktail made with red bitter aperitif, dry vermouth, lime juice, simple syrup, and soda water. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCollins
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Rome With a View ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Rome With a View ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Red bitter aperitif30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Dry Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Lime Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Simple Syrup15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Soda Water45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts

Garnish: One small thin orange wheel

Method

How to make Rome With a View

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a Collins glass, prepare one small thin orange wheel, and keep the soda water cold.

  2. 02

    Measure the red bitter aperitif, dry vermouth, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup into a shaker; keep the soda out.

  3. 03

    Add solid ice and shake until the still mixture is very cold.

  4. 04

    Strain into the chilled Collins glass over fresh clear ice, leaving room below the rim.

  5. 05

    Top gently with the chilled soda water and give one careful lift with a bar spoon; never shake the carbonated ingredient.

  6. 06

    Set the single compact orange wheel at the rim and serve while the bubbles are lively.

Tasting profile

What does Rome With a View taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (5/5) and sourness (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness4 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness5 / 5

Quick answers

Rome With a View questions

What is in a Rome With a View?

Kokto’s build uses red bitter aperitif, dry vermouth, lime juice, simple syrup, and soda water.

How long does a Rome With a View take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Rome With a View prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a collins. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Rome With a View alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B076https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/11291/rome-with-a-view · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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