Apple-Maple Aperol Spritz

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A seasonal twist on the classic spritz, featuring caramelized apple and maple syrup for a warm, balanced flavor profile. This recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, brings together Aperol, Sparkling apple cider, and Apple 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 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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: 10 min Cook: 3 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a saucepan over medium heat, add 1/2 cup thinly sliced apple and 1/2 oz maple syrup, cooking for 3 minutes until apples soften but retain shape, stirring occasionally.
  2. Step 2: Let apple mixture cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cocktail shaker with 2 oz Aperol and 2 dashes orange bitters, filling with ice and shaking for 15 seconds.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, top with 4 oz sparkling apple cider, and gently stir until the cider integrates, about 5 seconds.
  4. Step 4: Garnish with a single apple slice resting on the rim.

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