Strawberry Aperol Spritz Recipe (2024)

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January 27, 2023 by Eden

A refreshing strawberry Aperol spritz made with Prosecco and juicy strawberries. It has a fruity flavor and is a fun twist on the classic spritz co*cktail.

Aperol spritz is one of our favorite summer co*cktails. However, our refreshing fruity twist the strawberry Aperol is perfect for Valentine’s Day. We garnish it with a heart-shaped strawberry, so it is sure to make your special someone feel extra loved! Plus, it’s super easy to make!

If you’re looking for a beautiful Valentines Day co*cktail recipe and love a classic co*cktail, this drink is for you! A twist on the classic aperol spritz, but this one has fresh muddled strawberries to give it a fruit flavor and beautiful color.

This would be an awesome drink to serve on our Spitz bar too.

How to Make a Strawberry Aperol Spritz

We will share everything we know for creating a perfect co*cktail, answer questions and share our tips. If you want to jump to the recipe, scroll to the bottom of the post where you’ll find the recipe card.

Supplies

Here are a few bar tools you’ll need to make this recipe:

• co*cktail Shaker

• co*cktail Jigger

• Wine Glasses

Ingredient Notes

This recipe uses fresh ingredients and is super simple to make. It’s the perfect twist on the classic!

Aperol – An Italian apertif that is fruity, slightly sweet with bitter flavors.

Strawberries – Fresh strawberries are muddled at the bottom of a co*cktail shaker.

Prosecco – An Italian sparkling wine that adds a light sweetness to the co*cktail.

Soda Water – Club soda will give it that carbonated bubbly. This recipe uses just a splash of water but it makes a huge difference.

ice Cubes – We like to use pretty ice cubes when making this drink.

Instructions

• In a co*cktail shaker, muddle strawberry slices.

• Add 1 ounce of the Aperol and shake for 20 seconds. You can add ice to make it extra cold.

• Strain the strawberry mixture over the top of a wine glass filled with ice.

• Add the remaining Aperol over the top.

• Top with Prosecco and sparkling water.

• Garnish with an orange slice and a cute strawberry heart.

Tips for Making This Drink

Make strawberry hearts by using a small heart shaped cookie cutter large straight down the center of the strawberry.

Don’t forget to add the sparkling water, it gives the drink a refreshing flavor and balances out the co*cktail.

The strawberries can be hard to strain, so shake the co*cktails trainer to get all of the delicious strawberry juice out.

Use a dehydrated orange slice for a festive look.

Serve it with a straw for easy sipping.

When to Serve a Strawberry Aperol Spritz

This strawberry Aperol spritz is the perfect summer co*cktail and great for any special occasion or brunch. This particular version is especially good when served on Valentine’s Day. It will definitely put a smile on your sweetheart’s face! Here are some more occasions to serve this drink:

• Girls Valentine’s Day Party

• Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner

• Summer Pool Party

• Birthday Party

• Bridal Shower

• Hot Summer Day

What to Serve with This Drink

In Italy Aperol spritz are often paired with Cicchetti, the Italian version of tapas. Some examples are crostini, olives or a charcuterie board.

It can also be enjoyed with other Italian dishes such as pasta or pizza. It’s also delicious with an cheese platter, any of strawberry desserts or a refreshing fruit platter.

Frequently Asked Questions

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