Frozen Aperol Sparkler with Lemon Zest

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A chilled, effervescent summer drink with a bright citrus finish and light texture. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together Aperol, Lemon juice, Simple 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 240 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: 10 min Serves 1 Italian cuisine 240 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Blend 1.5 oz Aperol, 1 oz lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup with 1 cup ice until smooth and slushy (about 45 seconds).
  2. Step 2: Pour 4 oz Prosecco into a chilled highball glass.
  3. Step 3: Carefully pour the blended mixture over the Prosecco, filling the glass to the brim.
  4. Step 4: Gently stir once with a long spoon to combine, then garnish with a thin lemon zest ribbon.

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