Strawberry Aperol Spritz Cocktail
This Strawberry Aperol Spritz recipe gives you a crisp, slightly bitter aperitif with a sweet berry twist. A light, colorful, and easy summer cocktail, perfect for warm afternoons. The strawberries mellow Aperol’s boldness while prosecco keeps it lively.
Equipment
- Wine glass
- Jigger
- Small pitcher
- Muddler or spoon
- Cutting board and knife
- Mixing spoon
- Ice scoop
Ingredients
- 3 fresh strawberries sliced
- 2 oz Aperol or strawberry-infused Aperol
- 3 oz dry prosecco or another dry sparkling white
- 1 oz soda water or club soda or sparkling water
- ice cubes
- fresh basil or mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Drop sliced strawberries into the bottom of your wine glass.
- Muddle them gently to get the juices flowing.
- Fill the glass halfway with ice.
- Measure out 2 oz Aperol and pour it in.
- Add 3 oz dry prosecco and 1 oz soda water.
- Stir everything together, but don’t go overboard.
- Garnish with a sprig of basil or mint.
Notes
Strawberry-infused Aperol gives a bigger fruit punch without extra work. Basil brings a peppery edge, while mint just cools everything down.
If you want less bitterness, use Lillet Rouge instead of Aperol. For a sharper kick, try Campari.
For a mocktail version, use a non-alcoholic bitter orange spirit and non-alcoholic prosecco. The drink keeps its sweet, bitter, bubbly balance.
If you want less bitterness, use Lillet Rouge instead of Aperol. For a sharper kick, try Campari.
For a mocktail version, use a non-alcoholic bitter orange spirit and non-alcoholic prosecco. The drink keeps its sweet, bitter, bubbly balance.