About this recipe
This Strawberry Aperol Spritz is my favorite summer drink; it is refreshing, beautiful, and easy to make. It’s the same classic you know and love, just with a fruity twist thanks to sweet strawberries. Whether you use fresh or frozen berries, this cocktail comes together in minutes and tastes like sunshine in a glass.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Only 5 ingredients!
- Perfect for summer—picnics, brunches, poolside afternoons
- Easily batchable for get-togethers, carnes asadas (bbq get togethers) or la sobremesa
- Not too sweet—just right, especially with fresh strawberries
- Customizable with other berries or flavored bubbly
Ingredients
- Aperol: The bitter orange aperitif that gives this drink its signature flavor and color.
- Prosecco: Use a dry Prosecco to keep things balanced.
- Strawberries: Both frozen and fresh strawberries work.
- Sparkling water: Adds the perfect fizz—use club soda if you want more bubbles.
- Orange slice & strawberry
How to make strawberry Aperol spritz
- Blend the base: In a blender, blend four strawberries with 2 oz Aperol until smooth.
- Build your spritz: Pour the mixture into a large ice glass.
- Add fizz: Top with 3 oz Prosecco and 1 oz mineral water.
- Garnish: Add a slice of orange and a fresh strawberry. Sip and enjoy!
Variations
- Muddled version: Muddle strawberries directly in the glass, add Aperol, Prosecco, and water, stir, and strain if you like it smooth.
- Make it sweeter: Add ½ oz of simple syrup when blending if the strawberries aren’t sweet enough.
- Make a pitcher: Multiply the recipe by 4–6 and serve in a large pitcher for parties. If you have leftovers, you can freeze them and serve them as granita.
Tips to make the best recipe
The perfect ratio to make a cocktail with Aperol is 3:2:1: three parts Prosecco, two parts Aperol, and one part club soda or mineral water. If you don’t have club soda, use sparkling water. It will have less gas, but it still works. Have this drink with salsa and chips, a good summer burger, or pasta with pesto.
Strawberry Aperol Spritz
Equipment
- 1 blender
- 1 large cup
Ingredients
- 4 frozen strawberries
- 2 oz Aperol
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz mineral water
- a slice of orange
- A strawberry to decorate
Instructions
- To make a refreshing drink, blend fresh strawberries with Aperol and pour it into a glass filled with ice. Add Prosecco and mineral water, then top it off with a slice of orange and a strawberry for garnish.
Notes
Home Cook to Home Cook Tips
- Frozen berries? Let them sit out for 5–10 min before blending. They’ll blend smoother.
- No blender? Muddle or mash the strawberries really well, or just infuse the Aperol for 15–30 min with chopped strawberries and strain.
- Want more bubbles? Use club soda instead of mineral water.
- Serving a crowd? Keep the Prosecco and mineral water chilled separately, then pour over the strawberry-Aperol base right before serving for max fizz.
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