Winter Aperol Spritz
Enjoy a winter version of an aperol spritz with flavours of cranberry, orange, and rosemary. The sweet juice perfectly balances the bitter aperol, topped with prosecco, club soda, and fresh cranberries. Enjoy this delicious simple cocktail during the holidays.
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 232kcal
Ingredients
- 2 oz aperol
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz orange juice If you can find blood orange juice, it's extra delicious
- 3 oz prosecco
- 1½ oz club soda lemon or orange flavored sparkling water is great
- 1 orange slice
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- Fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Add a few ice cubes to a large wine glass. Pour in the aperol, cranberry juice, and orange juice.
- Pour a few ounces of freshly opened prosecco. Add a splash of club soda to mostly fill the glass. Stir lightly with a long spoon. Adjust the taste to your preference.
- Garnish with an orange slice, fresh or frozen cranberries, and a sprig of rosemary. Enjoy responsibly!
Notes
- Is this drink gluten free? Most distilled alcohols are considered gluten free.
- Flavor: Instead of club soda, I like to use a flavored sparkling water, such as orange, lemon, or lime.
- Make ahead: This cocktail recipe is best served and consumed fresh after preparing. If you're preparing ahead of time, stir together the aperol, cranberry juice, and orange juice. Then refrigerate. Add the prosecco and soda just before serving to preserve the bubbles.
- Batching: Make a larger quantity of drinks by stirring the ingredients together in a pitcher. Multiply the ingredient quantities by the number of drinks you wish to make. Be sure to include some ice in the glasses for dilution. See note above about preparing ahead of time.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 26.5g | Vitamin A: 20.8IU | Vitamin C: 16.8mg | Calcium: 11.5mg | Iron: 0.3mg