Aperol-Basil Sparkler

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A vibrant, herbaceous cocktail that balances Aperol's bittersweet orange notes with fresh basil and effervescent Prosecco. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Aperol, Prosecco, Soda water for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a chilled wine glass, place 1 orange slice and 6 fresh basil leaves. Muddle gently with a muddler until the basil releases its oils and the orange slice is softened (about 30 seconds).
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz Aperol and 4 oz Prosecco to the glass, then top with 2 oz soda water. Stir softly with a bar spoon for 15 seconds to combine.
  3. Step 3: Garnish with the muddled orange slice and a single fresh basil leaf, pressing lightly to release fragrance.

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