Description
Create a festive and warm Winter Aperol Spritz brightened with the tart sweetness of pomegranate. This seasonal twist brings a cozy, spirited feeling to a classic cocktail, perfect for your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 parts Prosecco
- 2 parts Aperol
- 1 part Pomegranate Juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- Splash of Soda Water (optional, for extra fizz)
- Orange slices, for garnish
- Pomegranate arils, for garnish
Instructions
- Chill your wine glasses or large goblets first.
- Fill each glass generously with ice cubes.
- Pour in the Prosecco first, filling the glass about halfway.
- Add the Aperol over the back of a spoon to layer slightly, if desired, or pour directly.
- Pour in the pomegranate juice.
- Top with a small splash of soda water if you prefer a lighter drink.
- Gently stir once or twice with a bar spoon to combine the ingredients.
- Garnish each cocktail with a fresh orange slice and a scattering of pomegranate arils.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the moment.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, you can use pomegranate molasses instead of plain juice, adjusting the quantity down slightly.
- If you want to make this drink less alcoholic, increase the amount of soda water and pomegranate juice.
- Taste your Prosecco beforehand; if it is very sweet, skip the added soda water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Building (No shaking or stirring required)
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cocktail
- Calories: Approximately 180-220 (varies by Prosecco and Aperol)
- Sugar: High
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Trace
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg