Recipes Le Monde Be the first to rate & review! Bitter and aromatic gentian root—a key component of Angostura bitters, and here infused in orange vodka—is one of Francesco Lafranconi's favorite cocktail ingredients. It's sold at health-food stores. More Vodka Drinks By Francesco Lafranconi Updated on March 28, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 drink Ingredients Ice 1 1/2 ounces Bitter Orange Vodka or orange vodka 1/2 ounce Pineau des Charentes (Cognac-fortified grape juice) 1/2 ounce Aperol (bitter orange Italian aperitif) 1/2 ounce ginger liqueur 1/2 ounce chilled sparkling wine 1 grapefruit twist, for garnish Directions Fill a pint glass with ice. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the garnish and stir well. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with the grapefruit twist. Rate it Print