Cranberry Aperol Spritz

A stunning and simple spritz to throw together for fall or winter sipping

Hear me out - Aperol Spritzes are not just for summer. Aperol has a unique bittersweet taste, and at only 11% ABV is wonderful for using in low-alcohol recipes all year long. While this Italian liqueur is traditionally considered a summer drink, we're putting a fall spin on this one with the addition of cranberry juice and my famous cinnamon clove syrup to compliment the bittersweet flavor of Aperol and tartness of the cranberries.

I love adding pomegranate seeds to this one for a yummy garnish, and the wedge sort of reminds me of a brain or organs for a fun Halloween Spritz. One glass of this spritz contains 3.1% ABV*.

Low-Alcohol Aperol Cranberry Spritz

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Aperol

• 2 oz cranberry juice

• .5 oz lemon juice

• .5 oz cinnamon clove syrup

• Top with 1 oz soda water (orange or cranberry-flavored soda water would be delicious here)

• Garnish with sliced lemons, oranges or pomegranate seeds

Steps

Fill a tall glass or wine glass with ice. Gently mix all ingredients with a spoon. Garnish with a sliver of lemon or orange.

Total ABV: 3.1% per 6oz serving over ice.*

*ABV calculations are based on exact recipe ingredients included. Any modifications may alter the ABV content.

Watch me make this cocktail on Instagram