Elderflower Aperol Sparkler

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A floral, balanced cocktail featuring Aperol's signature bittersweet notes harmonized with elderflower syrup for a delicate, aromatic experience. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Aperol, Prosecco, Elderflower syrup 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 145 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.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Italian cuisine 145 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a chilled coupe glass, combine 1.5 oz Aperol and 0.5 oz elderflower syrup, swirling gently to dissolve the syrup completely.
  2. Step 2: Carefully pour 3.5 oz Prosecco over the mixture, maintaining the layered effect as the bubbles rise to the surface.
  3. Step 3: Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink by twisting it above the glass, then place it on the rim for an aromatic finish.

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