Citrus Sparkler Aperitif
A lively, sparkling aperitif combining fresh lemon and orange with dry prosecco and a touch of honey syrup for balanced sweetness. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice, and honey syrup (1:1 honey to 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 130 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.
Ingredients
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz fresh orange juice
- 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 3 oz prosecco
- a few ice cubes
- 1 piece orange wheel
- 1 piece lemon twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, add 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz fresh orange juice, and 0.5 oz honey syrup.
- Step 2: Add a few ice cubes and stir gently for 20 seconds to chill and dilute slightly.
- Step 3: Strain the mixture into a chilled flute glass.
- Step 4: Slowly top with 3 oz prosecco, pouring gently to preserve bubbles.
- Step 5: Garnish by placing an orange wheel inside the glass and expressing a lemon twist over the top, resting it on the rim.





