Non-Alcoholic Aperol-Style Spritz

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

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A vibrant, alcohol-free version capturing Aperol's bittersweet orange essence with a homemade syrup and sparkling water. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together Fresh orange juice, Granulated sugar, Fresh lemon 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 250 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 Cook: 5 min Serves 1 Italian cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup Fresh orange juice
1/4 cup Granulated sugar
1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp Dried orange peel
2 cups Sparkling water
1 Orange slice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp dried orange peel. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, then simmer for 5 minutes to infuse.
Step 2: Remove from heat, cool to room temperature, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Fill a glass with ice, pour 1/2 cup strained syrup, top with 2 cups sparkling water, and gently stir. Garnish with a 1/4-inch thick orange slice.