Continental Hotel Citrus Spritz
A light and bubbly spritz with zesty citrus and herbal notes, inspired by the luxurious atmosphere of top-followed hotel Instagram accounts. This recipe, ready in about 3 minutes, brings together Aperol, dry 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 140 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
- 3 oz dry prosecco
- 1 oz soda water
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- as needed ice cubes
- 1 for garnish lemon wheel
- 1 for garnish rosemary sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a large wine glass with ice cubes to the top. Pour in 1.5 oz Aperol and 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice.
- Step 2: Add 3 oz dry prosecco gently to preserve bubbles, then top with 1 oz soda water.
- Step 3: Stir lightly with a bar spoon for 10 seconds to mix without losing carbonation.
- Step 4: Garnish by placing a lemon wheel inside the glass and resting a fresh rosemary sprig along the rim for an aromatic touch.





