Description
Cranberry aperol spritz delivers a festive twist on classic Italian cocktails, blending zesty citrus with tangy cranberry notes. Winter gatherings come alive with this refreshing drink you’ll savor sip by sparkling sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Spirits and Liqueurs:
- 3 ounces (90 milliliters) Aperol
- 3 ounces (90 milliliters) prosecco
Juices and Non-Alcoholic Liquids:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) cranberry juice (100% juice, unsweetened)
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) soda water (or club soda)
Garnishes and Additional Items:
- Fresh cranberries
- Orange slices
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Chill a large wine glass by filling it completely with ice cubes, ensuring a frosty base for the cocktail.
- Create the vibrant foundation by pouring Aperol and cranberry juice directly over the ice, allowing the liquids to mingle and cool.
- Introduce effervescence by gently cascading prosecco into the glass, using a slow, controlled pour to preserve the drink’s delicate bubbles.
- Elevate the spritz with a splash of soda water, which adds a light, sparkling dimension and balances the cocktail’s intensity.
- Enhance the visual appeal and flavor profile by artfully dropping fresh cranberries and a bright orange slice into the glass.
- Present the cocktail immediately, allowing guests to appreciate the drink’s stunning gradient of colors and refreshing character.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by balancing cranberry juice and prosecco ratios depending on personal taste preferences.
- Freeze fresh cranberries beforehand to use as elegant, chilled garnish that keeps drink cool without diluting flavor.
- Create non-alcoholic version by replacing Aperol and prosecco with sparkling grape juice or non-alcoholic sparkling wine for inclusive holiday gatherings.
- Experiment with different citrus garnishes like blood orange or clementine slices to add unique seasonal twists and complementary flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Mocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg