Blood Orange Aperol Spritz
A vibrant twist on the classic spritz, this cocktail blends the bitterness of Aperol with the sweetness of blood orange for a refreshing, citrus-forward drink. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Aperol, Prosecco, Blood orange 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 120 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
- 2 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz Blood orange juice
- 0.5 oz Soda water
- 1/8 tsp Blood orange zest
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1.5 oz Aperol, 2 oz Prosecco, 1 oz blood orange juice, and 0.5 oz soda water. Shake gently to chill.
- Step 2: Strain into a chilled wine glass filled with ice.
- Step 3: Garnish with a twist of blood orange zest and a thin slice of orange for visual appeal.
