Basil Mint Aperol Spritzer

Name: Basil Mint Aperol Spritzer
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Cocktails & Drinks
Ingredients: 2 oz Aperol; 3 oz Prosecco; 4 Fresh basil leaves; 4 Fresh mint leaves; 1 oz Soda water; 1 Mint sprig

A herbaceous twist on the classic, where fresh basil and mint infuse the drink with aromatic complexity while maintaining Aperol's signature brightness.

Cuisine: Cocktails & Drinks

Category: Cocktails & Drinks

Prep: 8 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

2 oz Aperol
3 oz Prosecco
4 Fresh basil leaves
4 Fresh mint leaves
1 oz Soda water
1 Mint sprig

Instructions

Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 4 fresh basil leaves and 4 fresh mint leaves with 1 tsp water until fragrant and slightly broken down.
Step 2: Add 2 oz Aperol and 3 oz Prosecco to the shaker, fill with ice, and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled.
Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass, top with 1 oz soda water, and garnish with a single mint sprig placed gently on the surface.