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Aperol Spritz Fall Cocktail Recipe

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A refreshing and vibrant Aperol Spritz Fall Cocktail recipe that combines the bittersweet Aperol with bright blood orange juice and crisp apple cider, topped with sparkling soda or Prosecco. Perfect for autumn gatherings, this easy-to-make cocktail balances fruity and effervescent flavors with a beautiful fall-inspired color.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • ½ cup ice
  • 3 ounces Aperol
  • 2 ounces blood orange juice
  • 2 ounces apple cider
  • 1 splash soda water or Prosecco, Champagne

Optional

  • 3 ounces Prosecco, Champagne, or any sparkling wine (in place of soda water)
  • 1 slice blood orange for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Blood Oranges: Juice a couple of blood oranges to get 2 ounces of fresh juice, and slice one blood orange for garnish to add a decorative touch and enhance aroma.
  2. Assemble the Drink: Fill a tall glass with ½ cup of ice. Pour in 3 ounces of Aperol, 2 ounces of blood orange juice, and 2 ounces of apple cider. Add a splash of soda water or Prosecco for effervescence.
  3. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with the blood orange slice on the rim or inside the glass to complete the presentation. Serve immediately and enjoy your seasonal Aperol Spritz!
  4. Optional Variation: Replace the splash of soda water with 3 ounces of Prosecco, Champagne, or any sparkling wine to enhance the fizz and flavor complexity.
  5. Sweet Variation Ideas: For a sweeter twist or if blood oranges are unavailable, substitute the blood orange juice with pineapple juice, fresh orange juice, grapefruit juice, fresh lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, or limoncello. Shake the juice, Aperol, apple cider, and ice together in a cocktail shaker (do not shake the bubbly) and then top with sparkling additions by stirring gently.

Notes

  • The more blood orange juice you add, the darker red the Aperol Spritz will become, providing a richer color.
  • You can choose between soda water, Champagne, or Prosecco for the sparkling component based on your preference.
  • Avoid shaking sparkling wine or soda water to prevent spills due to carbonation; gently stir instead.
  • Sweet variations allow you to customize the cocktail’s flavor using a range of juices and syrups to suit your taste.

Keywords: Aperol Spritz, Fall Cocktail, Blood Orange Cocktail, Autumn Drink, Aperol, Apple Cider, Sparkling Cocktail, Prosecco Cocktail

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