Ruby Red Aperitivo Spritz with Blood Orange and Soda
A vibrant spritz cocktail that blends blood orange juice with a bitter liqueur and sparkling Prosecco, crowned with soda water for effervescence. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Fresh blood orange juice, 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 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Bitter orange liqueur (Aperol or similar)
- 1 oz Fresh blood orange juice
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz Soda water
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 for garnish Blood orange slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a large wine glass with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill the glass completely.
- Step 2: Pour 1.5 oz bitter orange liqueur and 1 oz fresh blood orange juice over the ice, stirring gently to combine the flavors.
- Step 3: Slowly add 3 oz Prosecco, allowing the bubbles to lift the ingredients.
- Step 4: Top the spritz with 1 oz soda water and stir gently once to blend all components.
- Step 5: Garnish the rim with a vibrant blood orange slice to enhance the drink’s color and aroma.







