
Snowday
Vodka stirred with Amaro Montenegro, ruby port, blood orange and bitters, finished with expressed orange peel. A cozy, amaro-laced sipper for cold afternoons.
20% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
200 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Vodka1 oz
- Amaro Montenegro1 oz
- Orange Peel(optional)Garnish with
- Angostura BittersDash
- Port1 oz
- Orange(optional)1 tsp
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Snowday close to the original.
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Amaro Montenegro
- Amaro Nonino— brighter, grappa-based
Instead of Angostura Bitters
- Orange Bitters— citrus-forward
- Peychaud's Bitters— brighter, anise-tinged
Instead of Port
- Madeira— caramelized edge
- Sherry— drier, nuttier
Instructions
Stir all ingredients with ice.
Strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice.
Express orange peel over drink and garnish.
Pairs well with
Amaro and ruby port drift through vodka like first snow — cozy bites settle in:
- Blood orange chocolate squares
- Aged gouda cubes
- Spiced candied walnuts
- Almond biscotti




