Description
A festive and refreshing Cranberry Winter Aperol Spritz featuring a vibrant mix of Aperol, cranberry juice, fresh lemon juice, and bubbly Prosecco, garnished with rosemary and cranberries for a perfect holiday aperitif.
Ingredients
Scale
Drink Ingredients
- 2 oz Aperol
- 2 oz Cranberry juice
- ½ oz Fresh lemon juice
- 3–5 oz Prosecco (chilled, preferably 4 oz)
Garnishes
- 1 sprig Rosemary
- Cranberries (fresh, for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill the glass: Fill a large wine glass with ice cubes to chill the drink and keep it refreshing.
- Add main ingredients: Pour 2 ounces of Aperol, 2 ounces of cranberry juice, and half an ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice into the glass over the ice.
- Mix ingredients: Gently stir the mixture with a bar spoon to blend the flavors without reducing the fizziness.
- Add Prosecco: Top up the glass with 3 to 5 ounces of chilled Prosecco, adjusting the amount to your taste preference, typically around 4 ounces.
- Final stir: Give the drink a light stir to combine, being careful not to over-stir and lose the bubbles.
- Garnish and serve: Add a sprig of rosemary and a few fresh cranberries to the glass for a festive and aromatic touch before serving.
Notes
- Use chilled Prosecco to maintain the drink’s crispness and bubbles.
- Adjust the amount of Prosecco based on your flavor preference and desired strength.
- Be gentle when stirring to avoid flattening the bubbles.
- Fresh rosemary sprig enhances aroma and presentation.
- Can be prepared in larger batches for holiday parties, but garnish individually.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Keywords: Aperol Spritz, Cranberry Cocktail, Winter Cocktail, Holiday Drink, Prosecco Cocktails, Festive Drinks
