8 Refreshing Aperol Recipes That Put a Twist on a Classic Spritz
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Ah, the Aperol Spritz, where the sunny season meets a delicious sparkling cocktail. The timeless Italian drink is a faultless classic in the summer months, and its bitter orange flavor will always be one longed by taste buds worldwide. For those seasoned drinkers looking for a little something extra, however, there are a few more options. Aperol, a vibrant apéritif, lends itself perfectly to homemade popsicles and granita, and it pairs well with cranberry, too. Read on for eight refreshing recipes that add a twist to the spritz.
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
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Persimmon Aperol Spritz
Upgrade your go-to Aperol spritz with persimmon. The fruit adds a nice touch, gives it a super orangey look, and thickens out the drink.
Get the recipe: persimmon Aperol spritz
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Blood Orange Aperol Granita
Get fancy with your Aperol spritz by adding orange juice and grapefruit bitters into the mix.
Get the recipe: blood orange Aperol granita
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Sicilian Gin Spritz Cocktail
Enjoy this cocktail morning, noon, and night! The Sicilian gin spritz calls for gin, fresh blood orange juice, vanilla bean, and Meyer lemon sugar syrup for a taste that packs a punch.
Get the recipe: Sicilian gin spritz cocktail
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Cranberry Spritz
If you love the taste of cranberry, you'll enjoy this spritz. It's as easy as adding cranberry juice, seriously, that's it!
Get the recipe: cranberry spritz
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Boozy Aperol Spritz Popsicles
We can't think of a better summer "drink" than these boozy spritz popsicles.
Get the recipe: boozy Aperol spritz popsicles
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Smashed Berry Rosè Spritz
Let's be honest, who doesn't crave a Rosè spritz during summertime? If you're already a fan of pink bubbles, this smashed berry rosè spritz recipe is a must try.
Get the recipe: smashed berry rosé spritz
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Aperol Spritz Jello Shots
These Aperol spritz jello shots are just too good to pass up. Perfect for Zoom happy hours or just because, treat yourself to this fun spin on a spritz cocktail by infusing jello with prosecco, Aperol, and sparkling lemonade.
Get the recipe: Aperol sprtiz jello shots
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Paper Plane Spritz
If you're a bourbon drinker, guess what? There's a spritz cocktail for you as well. For those who love bolder flavors, this recipe combines Aperol and sparkling wine with bourbon, amaro, and lemon juice. For extra points, garnish with a festive paper plane and a lemon twist.
Get the recipe: paper plane spritz