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Apple Cider Aperol Spritz

Apple cider Aperol spritz: a bright, orange spritz built over ice with chilled apple cider, prosecco, and a splash of sparkling water. Finished with a thin apple slice and cinnamon stick for an autumn-inspired, lightly spiced aroma.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Apple Cider Aperol Spritz
  • 2 oz Aperol
  • 3 oz apple cider Chilled
  • 3 oz prosecco Chilled
  • 1 oz sparkling water
  • 1 Ice
  • 1 thin apple slice
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Method
 

Build the spritz
  1. Fill a large wine glass with ice.
  2. Pour in Aperol and apple cider.
  3. Top with prosecco and sparkling water.
  4. Stir gently once to combine.
Garnish and serve
  1. Garnish with the apple slice and cinnamon stick—serve.

Notes

For the crispest flavor, chill the apple cider and prosecco until cold before mixing so the spritz stays bright longer as the ice melts. Refrigerate any leftover mix separately (or make fresh); do not freeze. Dietary swap: use a lower-sugar prosecco if you prefer a lighter finish.