Boccie Ball
Description
Boccie Ball is a sweet long cocktail created in 1970s America. It's an easy-to-drink cocktail that perfectly balances the sweet almond flavor of amaretto with the refreshing taste of orange juice and the lightness of soda. Named after the traditional Italian game of 'bocce,' it expresses that leisurely atmosphere. With a moderate alcohol content, it's a drink that's approachable for cocktail beginners.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States （1970s）
Born in 1970s America during a period of growing interest in Italian culture. Amaretto was beginning to spread at the time, and this simple yet delicious combination with orange juice became popular. Named after the traditional Italian game of 'bocce,' it became beloved as a cocktail for enjoying leisurely time, much like the game itself.
Birth Date Meaning
A lone wolf who can assert their own opinions
Like the traditional Italian game of bocce, it represents the nature of those with strong will who proceed at their own pace while accurately keeping sight of their goals
Famous Quotes
- "Enjoying leisurely time" - Cocktail saying
Trivia
- A relatively new cocktail created in America in the 1970s
- Named after the traditional Italian game of 'Bocce'
- Was served on Pope John Paul II's 1979 TWA charter flight across America
- Sometimes called the Italian Screwdriver
- Became popular during the 1970s cocktail boom along with the spread of amaretto
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Amaretto - 30 ml
- Orange Juice - 90 ml
- Club Soda - 60 ml
- Ice - 適量 cubes
Instructions:
- Fill a Collins glass with plenty of ice
- Pour amaretto
- Pour orange juice
- Stir lightly to combine
- Slowly pour club soda to fill the glass
- Mix gently with a bar spoon
- Garnish with orange slice and maraschino cherry