Aperol Ginger Honey Sparkler

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

A lively cocktail that blends Aperol with spicy ginger, sweet honey, and effervescent sparkling wine for an elegant and zesty drink. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together Aperol, Fresh ginger juice, Honey syrup (1:1 honey and 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 150 calories and feeds 1, 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Aperol
• 0.5 oz Fresh ginger juice
• 0.5 oz Honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
• 3 oz Sparkling wine
• 0.25 oz Fresh lime juice
• 1 cup Ice cubes
• 1 slice for garnish Candied ginger slice
• 1 wheel for garnish Lime wheel

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Fill a mixing glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill the cocktail base.
2. Step 2: Pour in 1.5 oz of Aperol, 0.5 oz of fresh ginger juice, 0.5 oz of honey syrup, and 0.25 oz of fresh lime juice.
3. Step 3: Stir gently for 20 seconds until the honey syrup is fully incorporated and the mixture is well chilled.
4. Step 4: Strain the mixture into a chilled flute glass.
5. Step 5: Top with 3 oz of sparkling wine, pouring slowly to preserve bubbles.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 1 slice of candied ginger on the rim and 1 lime wheel inside the glass for aroma and visual appeal.