Description
Enjoy a warm and festive Winter Aperol Spritz brightened with the deep, tart flavor of fresh pomegranate. This seasonal twist on the classic cocktail brings a cozy yet vibrant feel perfect for holiday gatherings or quiet winter evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 2 oz Aperol
- 1 oz Pomegranate Juice (100% juice, unsweetened)
- 1/2 oz Soda Water
- Orange Slice, for garnish
- Pomegranate Arils, for garnish
Instructions
- Chill your wine glass or large goblet.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the Prosecco first.
- Add the Aperol gently.
- Pour in the pomegranate juice.
- Top with the soda water.
- Stir gently once to combine the ingredients without losing too much fizz.
- Garnish the drink with a fresh orange slice and a sprinkle of pomegranate arils.
Notes
- For a richer color, you can increase the pomegranate juice slightly, but be mindful it will affect the balance of bitterness and sweetness.
- Use high-quality, chilled Prosecco for the best effervescence.
- If you prefer a less sweet drink, use sparkling mineral water instead of standard soda water.
- This recipe is designed for one serving; adjust quantities easily for a batch.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Build
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cocktail
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: Approx. 15g
- Sodium: Trace
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg