Delightful Christmas Aperol Spritz for Festive Cheer

This Christmas Aperol Spritz combines cranberry juice and bubbly Prosecco for a refreshing holiday cocktail that lifts spirits and invites joy.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 glasses

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 150

Cocktail Base

2 oz Cranberry Juice Sweet-tart base; can substitute with pomegranate juice.
2 oz Aperol Signature bitter-sweetness; no direct substitute, but Campari is a stronger option.
4 oz Prosecco Bubbles and fruity flavor; can use any dry sparkling wine.
1 splash Club Soda Adds fizz; can be omitted or replaced with tonic water.

Garnish

2 slices Fresh Orange Aromatic garnish; can use blood oranges.
handful Frozen Cranberries Decorative garnish for chill; fresh cranberries work too.
1 sprig Fresh Rosemary Herbal notes; can substitute with mint.

Preparation Steps

Chill your glass by filling it with ice for about 5 minutes.
Remove ice, pour in 2 oz of cranberry juice, and add 2 oz of Aperol, stirring gently.
Add 4 oz of Prosecco, followed by a splash of club soda.
Garnish with fresh orange slices, frozen cranberries, and rosemary.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Serving: 1glassCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mg

For optimal flavor, chill all ingredients and add garnish just before serving. Adjust sweetness by varying juice and Aperol proportions.

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