8 Refreshing Recipes That Put a Twist on the Classic Aperol Spritz

Updated on June 25, 2024 at 4:45 PM

At this point, we're not too far off from summer becoming officially renamed Aperol spritz season. The timeless Italian drink — simply consisting of Aperol, Prosecco, and sparkling water — is a faultless classic in the summer months, and its bitter orange flavor will always be one longed by taste buds worldwide.

For those seasoned drinkers looking for a little something extra, however, there are many popular variations on the cocktail since Aperol, a vibrant apéritif, lends itself perfectly to homemade popsicles and granita, and it pairs well with cranberry, too. Read on for eight refreshing Aperol spritz recipes that add a twist to the famous fizzy cocktail.

Persimmon Aperol Spritz

Upgrade your go-to Aperol spritz with persimmon. The fruit adds a nice touch, gives it a super orangey look, and thickens out the drink.

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Blood Orange Aperol Granita

Get fancy with your Aperol spritz by adding orange juice and grapefruit bitters into the mix.

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Sicilian Gin Spritz Cocktail

Enjoy this cocktail morning, noon, and night! The Sicilian gin spritz calls for gin, fresh blood orange juice, vanilla bean, and Meyer lemon sugar syrup for a taste that packs a punch.

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Cranberry Spritz

If you love the taste of cranberry, you'll enjoy this spritz. It's as easy as adding cranberry juice, seriously, that's it!

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Boozy Aperol Spritz Popsicles

We can't think of a better summer "drink" than these boozy spritz popsicles.

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Smashed Berry Rosé Spritz

Let's be honest, who doesn't crave a rosé spritz during summertime? If you're already a fan of pink bubbles, this smashed berry rose spritz recipe is a must try.

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Aperol Spritz Jello Shots

These Aperol spritz jello shots are just too good to pass up. Perfect for happy hours or just because, treat yourself to this fun spin on a spritz cocktail by infusing jello with Prosecco, Aperol, and sparkling lemonade.

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Paper Plane Spritz

If you're a bourbon drinker, guess what? There's a spritz cocktail for you as well. For those who love bolder flavors, this recipe combines Aperol and sparkling wine with bourbon, amaro, and lemon juice. For extra points, garnish with a festive paper plane and a lemon twist.

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— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes

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