Apple Cider Spritz

🍾 Tip: A 750 ml bottle of Prosecco is 25 ounces, enough for 8 drinks. If you’re making 2 drinks, a mini bottle is perfect—it holds 187 mL or about 6 ounces! You may know the ever popular Aperol spritz. To Alex and me, the classic is a little too sweet—so spritz variations are where it’s at. This drink tastes sweet and balanced by dialing back the Aperol and swapping in fruity apple cider. The best part: you can build it right in the glass: no cocktail shaker needed. As two cocktail experts, this one is a new fall favorite!

Aperol: This Italian amaro—bitter liqueur—is also known as an aperitif, a liqueur meant to drink before a meal. Aperol is bright orange and on the sweeter side, invented in 1919 in Italy. Sparkling wine: You can use either Prosecco or champagne: we like Prosecco because it has a great flavor and is typically cheaper. Apple cider: Instead of soda water, you’ll use apple cider to bring a tangy body to the drink. Look for unfiltered cider, which has the best flavor and color.

Frequently asked questions

Stir: Stir 1 oz Aperol in a glass with ice to make it cold. Top with bubbles: Top with 2 oz apple cider and 3 oz Prosecco. Garnish: Add an apple slice and garnish with a straw.

Note: The apple slice shown in the photos fits easier if you slice it into a half circle. We just liked the look of it as a whole round for the photo, though it’s tough to balance in the glass that way!

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