Grapefruit Mint Aperol Spritz
A zesty twist featuring fresh grapefruit juice and aromatic mint for a bright, herbaceous take on the classic. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Aperol, 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 120 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
- 50 ml Aperol
- 75 ml Prosecco
- 25 ml Soda water
- 25 ml Fresh grapefruit juice
- 3-4 Fresh mint leaves
- 4-6 Ice cubes
- 1 Grapefruit twist
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 50 ml Aperol, 75 ml Prosecco, 25 ml fresh grapefruit juice, and 3-4 fresh mint leaves.
- Step 2: Add 4-6 ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold and mint is fragrant.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled coupe glass filled with 4-6 ice cubes, top with 25 ml soda water, stir gently for 10 seconds, and garnish with a grapefruit twist.
