Chilled Aperol and Prosecco Spritz
A classic Italian aperitif with balanced bittersweet notes and vibrant orange color, perfect for a refreshing pre-dinner drink. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Aperol, Prosecco, Soda 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 220 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
- 3 oz Aperol
- 4 oz Prosecco
- 2 oz Soda water
- 1 cup Ice
- 1 twist Orange peel
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a wine glass with 1 cup ice cubes until the glass is three-quarters full.
- Step 2: Add 3 oz Aperol to the glass and stir gently for 10 seconds until the ice begins to chill the liquid and the Aperol is evenly distributed.
- Step 3: Pour 4 oz Prosecco over the ice and stir for another 10 seconds until the bubbles are evenly dispersed and the mixture is well combined.
- Step 4: Top with 2 oz soda water and stir once more for 5 seconds to integrate the bubbles.
- Step 5: Garnish with a twist of orange peel, pressing the peel over the drink to release the oils before dropping it in.






