This Cranberry Aperol Spritz is a vibrant, bubbly cocktail that captures the joy of the holiday season in every sip. It’s a winter twist on the classic Aperol Spritz, blending the bittersweet flavor of Aperol with tart cranberry juice and sparkling prosecco.
🍒 Cranberry Aperol Spritz Ingredients
- 3 ounces prosecco (or any dry sparkling wine)
- 2 ounces Aperol
- 1 ounce cranberry juice (100% juice or cranberry cocktail, depending on sweetness preference)
- Splash of club soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh cranberries, orange slices, or rosemary sprigs, for garnish
🍷 How To Make Cranberry Aperol Spritz
- Fill the glass: Add ice cubes to a large wine glass or spritz glass.
- Add Aperol and cranberry juice: Pour in Aperol, then cranberry juice.
- Top with bubbles: Add prosecco, then a splash of club soda or sparkling water for fizz.
- Garnish and serve: Gently stir, then garnish with cranberries, an orange slice, and a sprig of rosemary for a festive touch.
💭 Recipe Tips
- Balance the flavors: Use unsweetened cranberry juice for a tart flavor or cranberry cocktail for a sweeter version.
- Chill ingredients: Cold prosecco and Aperol keep the drink crisp and refreshing.
- Batch it up: Perfect for parties — mix Aperol and cranberry juice in a pitcher, then top each glass with prosecco before serving.
- Make it non-alcoholic: Substitute Aperol with a non-alcoholic aperitif or orange soda, and prosecco with sparkling grape juice.
- Add a twist: A splash of blood orange juice or pomegranate juice deepens the color and adds fruity richness.
🍪 What To Serve With Cranberry Aperol Spritz?
This cocktail pairs beautifully with light appetizers think bruschetta, cheese boards, smoked salmon crostini or prosciutto-wrapped melon. For a sweet pairing serve it alongside cranberry-orange biscotti or almond cookies.
🎚 How To Store Cranberry Aperol Spritz Components?
- Aperol Mix: Combine Aperol and cranberry juice ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Do not store mixed spritz: Once prosecco and soda are added, serve immediately for the best bubbles.
📊 Cranberry Aperol Spritz Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Total Carbohydrates: 14g
- Sugars: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
Cranberry Aperol Spritz
Course: DrinksCuisine: American1
servings5
minutes170
kcalThis Cranberry Aperol Spritz is a festive twist on the Italian classic — a refreshing, bubbly cocktail made with Aperol, prosecco, and cranberry juice for a bright winter flavor and holiday sparkle.
Ingredients
3 ounces prosecco (or any dry sparkling wine)
2 ounces Aperol
1 ounce cranberry juice (100% juice or cranberry cocktail, depending on sweetness preference)
Splash of club soda or sparkling water
Ice cubes
Fresh cranberries, orange slices, or rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Directions
- Fill glass with ice.
- Add Aperol, cranberry juice, prosecco, and soda.
- Stir gently and garnish with cranberries and rosemary.
Notes
- Balance the flavors: Use unsweetened cranberry juice for a tart flavor or cranberry cocktail for a sweeter version.
Chill ingredients: Cold prosecco and Aperol keep the drink crisp and refreshing.
Batch it up: Perfect for parties — mix Aperol and cranberry juice in a pitcher, then top each glass with prosecco before serving.
Make it non-alcoholic: Substitute Aperol with a non-alcoholic aperitif or orange soda, and prosecco with sparkling grape juice.
Add a twist: A splash of blood orange juice or pomegranate juice deepens the color and adds fruity richness.