Aperol Pomegranate Fizz
A refreshing twist on the classic Spritz, featuring Aperol's bittersweet notes balanced with tart pomegranate and sparkling water. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Aperol, Pomegranate juice, Sparkling 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
- 2 oz Aperol
- 1/4 cup Pomegranate juice
- 4 oz Sparkling water
- 4 Fresh mint leaves
- 1 Orange twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a chilled coupe glass, gently muddle 4 fresh mint leaves with the pomegranate juice until fragrant and slightly crushed.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz Aperol and stir gently to combine, then top with 4 oz sparkling water and stir once more to integrate.
- Step 3: Garnish with a thin orange twist, expressing the oils over the drink before placing it on the rim.








