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Apple Cider Aperol Spritz

Apple cider Aperol spritz is a bright Italian-American spritz with chilled apple cider, bubbly prosecco, and a splash of sparkling water. Served over ice with a thin apple slice and cinnamon stick garnish for an autumn-ready orange glow.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple cider Aperol spritz
  • 2 oz Aperol Chilled for best flavor.
  • 3 oz apple cider Chilled.
  • 3 oz prosecco Chilled.
  • 1 oz sparkling water
  • 1 Ice
  • 1 thin apple slice Use 1 thin slice for garnish.
  • 1 cinnamon stick Add alongside the apple slice.

Method
 

Build the spritz
  1. Fill a large wine glass with ice until very cold.
  2. Pour in Aperol and chilled apple cider, letting the ice keep the drink cold.
  3. Top with chilled prosecco and sparkling water to bring up the bubbles.
  4. Stir gently once to combine without flattening the carbonation.
  5. Garnish with the thin apple slice and cinnamon stick, then serve immediately.

Notes

For the brightest color and longest-lasting fizz, chill the apple cider and prosecco ahead of time. Drink within 10 minutes for peak carbonation; storage isn’t recommended. Freezing not recommended. For a lower-sugar option, swap in a lighter prosecco-style sparkling wine and use unsweetened apple cider if available.