Strawberry-Basil Aperol Spritz

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A vibrant, refreshing cocktail with ripe strawberries and fragrant basil, balanced by Aperol's bittersweet notes and Prosecco's effervescence. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together Fresh strawberries, Sugar, Fresh basil 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 180 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 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a shaker, combine 1 cup fresh strawberries, 1 tbsp sugar, and 2 fresh basil leaves. Muddle vigorously for 2 minutes until strawberries are crushed and basil releases its aroma.
  2. Step 2: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass, pressing with a spoon to extract all liquid. Measure out 1 oz of the strawberry-basil puree and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Fill a wine glass with ice cubes. Add 3 oz Prosecco and 2 oz Aperol, then stir gently for 15 seconds to combine.
  4. Step 4: Pour the reserved 1 oz strawberry-basil puree over the drink and swirl once to blend without overmixing.

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