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Apple Cider Aperol Spritz

Apple cider Aperol spritz is a bright Italian-American aperitif with a glowing orange look, chilled apple cider, and bubbly prosecco. Build it in a wine glass over ice for a crisp, lightly spiced finish with apple slice and cinnamon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple cider
  • 3 oz apple cider chilled
  • 2 oz Aperol
  • 3 oz prosecco chilled
  • 1 oz sparkling water
  • 1 ice
  • 1 thin apple slice for garnish
  • 1 cinnamon stick for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 wine glass

Method
 

Build the spritz
  1. Fill a large wine glass with ice, creating a frosty base where the bubbles can rise. Aim for enough ice that the glass feels cold to the touch.
  2. Pour in Aperol and chilled apple cider, then let them cascade over the ice. The drink should start turning a soft orange color as it meets the cold.
  3. Top with chilled prosecco and sparkling water, keeping the pour gentle to preserve carbonation. You should see lively bubbles immediately near the surface.
  4. Stir gently once to combine, just enough to unify the color without flattening the fizz. Stop as soon as the mixture looks evenly blended.
  5. Garnish with the thin apple slice and cinnamon stick, then serve right away. The garnish should sit inside the glass where it’s visible to the camera and at the first sip.

Notes

For best flavor and maximum sparkle, use chilled apple cider and prosecco and build the spritz immediately after pouring. Refrigerate leftover apple cider separately (not the finished spritz) for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. For a lower-sugar option, use a lower-sugar prosecco or sparkling wine without changing the method.