Grapefruit and Aperol Bubbly Spritz

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A bright, bittersweet spritz with Aperol and fresh grapefruit juice, topped with sparkling Prosecco and soda for a citrus-forward aperitif. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Aperol, Fresh grapefruit juice, Prosecco 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 135 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 135 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Fill a large wine glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill the cocktail.
  2. Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz of Aperol over the ice, then add 1 oz of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice.
  3. Step 3: Slowly pour in 3 oz of chilled Prosecco to maintain bubbles.
  4. Step 4: Top with 1 oz of soda water and stir gently once to blend the flavors.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a grapefruit twist on the rim and serve immediately for a refreshing citrus spritz.

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