Please don’t yell at me for making a winter Aperol spritz!
I’ve changed the game a little and while a winter Aperol spritz is not exactly the original classic… I think you can get into it. Trust me.
This drink is PERFECT for your holiday festivities. It’s festive. And it’s light. It’s refreshing!
MY OTHER RECIPESIt’s easy to make one or five.
I actually have an aperol spritz punch in my holiday entertaining guide, so you should run and grab that too!
A few months ago, Lacy made us Aperol spritzs on a Saturday night and they were SO good.
Wait. Is it spritz’s? Spritzs? Spritzes? SPRITZ-ZES?
You know. She made them for us here and they were incredible. We’ve been obsessed ever since!
I know that they tend to be a summer drink but I love how refreshing they are after a long week. Yes, they might be even better in the sunshine, but for now I’m going to hole up next to my sparkling Christmas tree and drink a winter Aperol spritz.
Okay! So let’s talk about how I added a little winter love to this baby – because it only comes down to one thing. Cranberry!
The cranberry juice complements the Aperol (which is a little citrusy) – and the orange peel and the Prosecco so perfectly. It almost makes you think that it could permanently be a part of the drink! It just goes with it. Fits in smoothly. As a result, you basically feel like you’re drinking in the holidays.
An orange twist and a rosemary sprig finish it off. It’s so freaking simple but this just tastes amazing. I’m so glad I bit the bullet and got a bottle of Aperol – it’s now a permanent staple.
And isn’t it the prettiest drink ever?!
How to make a Winter Aperol Spritz
Winter Aperol Spritz
This winter aperol spritz cocktail is a seasonal spin on the classic aperol spritz! Festive cranberry and classic orange come together with prosecco and club soda to create a super light and refreshing cocktail for the holidays!
Ingredients:
- 3 ounces Aperol
- 3 ounces Prosecco
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- 2 ounces club soda (I’ve also used cranberry spindrift for this!)
- 1 orange wedge
- 1 orange zest twist
- 1 sprig of rosemary
Directions:
Combine the aperol, prosecco and cranberry in a glass with ice. Add in an orange wedge and a twist. Pop in a sprig of rosemary for festiveness. It’s so pretty and easy!
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Totally making a random one this Wednesday night too.
