Aperol Lemon Mint Spritz

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A zesty, herbaceous cocktail where fresh mint and lemon brighten Aperol's signature bittersweet profile. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Aperol, Prosecco, Fresh lemon juice 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 183 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 183 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a wine glass with ice cubes (approximately 1 cup) and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz Aperol and 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice to the glass.
  3. Step 3: Muddle 4 fresh mint leaves with 1/4 oz water for 20 seconds until the leaves are crushed and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 4 oz Prosecco and 2 oz soda water.
  5. Step 5: Stir gently for 10 seconds until the mint oils are evenly distributed and the drink is uniformly pale orange.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a single mint sprig and a lemon twist.

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