Citrus-Forward Aperol Spritz
A bright, zesty take on the classic spritz with extra citrus notes from orange and lemon, balanced by a touch of soda. This recipe, ready in about 3 minutes, brings together Aperol, Sparkling water, 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 130 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
- 4 oz Sparkling water
- 1 oz Orange juice
- 1/2 oz Lemon juice
- 1 for garnish Orange twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, combine 2 oz Aperol, 1 oz orange juice, and 1/2 oz lemon juice, stirring gently for 10 seconds until well mixed.
- Step 2: Add 4 oz sparkling water to the mixing glass and stir for another 5 seconds to integrate without losing carbonation.
- Step 3: Pour the mixture through a strainer into a chilled wine glass, avoiding sediment.
- Step 4: Express the oils from a 1-inch orange twist over the drink by twisting it over the glass, then drop it in for garnish.
