Cranberry Aperol Spritz Recipe

Inspired by James Bar

Time5m

Serves1

Prosecco and Aperol topped with soda, cranberry juice and a cinnamon stick

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Ingredients

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1
Chill glass and ingredients
If possible, chill a large wine glass or stemmed glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes. Ensure Prosecco and soda water are well chilled before assembling.
2
Add ice
Fill the chilled wine glass about two-thirds full with large ice cubes (approximately 1 cup). Large cubes melt slower and keep the drink balanced longer.

3
Add Aperol
Pour 1.5 oz Aperol over the ice. Pour gently so it sits near the bottom for a layered look if desired.
4
Add cranberry juice
Pour 1 oz cranberry juice into the glass over the Aperol. This adds color, tartness, and balances the bitterness of Aperol.
5
Top with Prosecco
Slowly add 3 oz chilled Prosecco. Pour gently down the side of the glass or over the back of a spoon to help preserve a slight layered effect and to retain carbonation.
6
Finish with soda
Top the cocktail with 1 oz chilled soda water to add lift and soften sweetness. Stir gently once with a bar spoon (one or two slow turns) to integrate without losing too much fizz.

7
Garnish
Garnish with one cinnamon stick placed upright in the glass and an orange wheel or slice on the rim or floated on top. The cinnamon stick adds aroma; if you want extra warmth, briefly flash the cinnamon stick over a lighter for 1 second before placing in the drink (optional).
8
Serve
Serve immediately while fizzy. Sip through the cinnamon aroma and enjoy.