Cucumber-Mint Aperol Spritz with Sparkling Water
A refreshing, lightly chilled spritz featuring crisp cucumber and aromatic mint for a summery, palate-cleansing experience. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together Aperol, Prosecco, Fresh cucumber 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 170 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
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz Fresh cucumber juice
- 3 Mint leaves
- 1 oz Sparkling water
- 1 thin Cucumber ribbon
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Instructions
- Step 1: Muddle 3 fresh mint leaves in a chilled glass with 1 oz cucumber juice until fragrant, then strain into the glass to remove solids.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz Aperol and 3 oz Prosecco to the glass, stirring gently with a spoon to integrate the flavors without deflating the bubbles.
- Step 3: Top with 1 oz sparkling water, followed by a thin cucumber ribbon for a visual and textural accent, and serve immediately.
