Last Updated:
In a great update to the classic Aperol Spritz, our Cranberry Aperol Spritz recipe takes this cocktail to a whole new level.
Click here to jump directly to the recipe.
What Ingredients do you need to make a Cranberry Aperol Spritz?
This mix contains 4 main ingredients:
Let’s look at these ingredients in a little more detail…
Aperol
Aperol is a type of Italian Digestive Bitters.
Considered an aperitif (a drink served before a meal), Aperol is made from Gentian, Rhubarb, and Cinchona and has a vibrant orange hue.
The name Aperol comes from the Italian slang word for Aperitivio (aka aperitif), which is apero.
So Aperol literally means aperitif.
Aperol was originally created in 1919 by Luigi and Silvio Barbieri, though it did not become popular until after the Second World War.
Now Aperol is owned by the Campari group and in the 00’s saw a resurgence with the popularity of the Aperol Spritz cocktail.
Prosecco
Prosecco is an Italian white win that’s almost always made to be some level of sparkling.
By law it’s made from the Prosecco grape – aka the Glera grape – but up to 15% of the wine is permitted to be made up by other grape varieties.
For Prosecco, we recommend:
If you click this link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
If you click this link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
How do you Garnish an Cranberry Aperol Spritz?
In our recipe, you garnish the Cranberry Aperol Spritz with fresh cranberries and a slice of orange.
Now let’s take a look at the full recipe.
Cranberry Aperol Spritz Recipe
Now let’s get to the recipe…
Cranberry Aperol Spritz
Tweet this Recipe
Share on FacebookIngredients
- Aperol 60ml / 2oz
- Cranberry Juice 60ml / 2oz
- Prosecco 90-120ml / 3-4oz
- Soda Water (a splash to taste)
- Fresh Cranberries and an Orange slice to garnish
Recipe
- Fill a wine glass two-thirds full with ice
- Pour in the Aperol and Cranberry Juice and stir with a Bar Spoon.
- Top up the glass with Prosecco.
- Give a it another slow, gente stir.
- Add splash of Soda Water and gently stire again.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and a slice of orange.
