If you’re hosting this weekend or planning a laid-back get-together, this Orange-Spiked Aperol Spritz is the perfect signature cocktail. It’s light, flavorful, and guaranteed to impress without any fuss. Once you try this twist on the classic, it’ll be your go-to all summer long. Orange-Spiked Aperol Spritz is pure sunshine in a glass!
It’s bright, bubbly, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. It’s the kind of drink that instantly sets the mood: easygoing, refreshing, and just a little bit elevated. Whether you’re sipping it on a sunny patio, serving it at brunch with friends, or clinking glasses at golden hour, this spritz brings the sparkle.
What makes it special? I swap out regular ice cubes for frozen orange juice cubes. They slowly melt into your drink, boosting that sweet citrus flavor without ever watering it down. Then I pour in a splash of Cointreau for a bold orange twist, top it off with crisp Prosecco, and finish with a splash of soda water to keep it light and fizzy.
Of course, we make it pretty – because it should look as good as it tastes. A few slices of blood orange add a gorgeous pop of color and a slightly deeper citrus note. If you don’t have blood oranges, any fresh orange will do the trick.
It’s effortless, stunning, and surprisingly flexible.
🥂 Serving Ideas
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Serve your Orange-Spiked Aperol Spritz in large wine glasses with sugared rims for a chic presentation.
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Pair it with light bites like marinated olives, grilled shrimp skewers, or crostini.
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Make a non-alcoholic version with sparkling water, frozen orange cubes, and a dash of orange bitters – it’s just as refreshing.
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Hosting a summer brunch? Line up a tray of frozen orange cubes and let guests build their own spritzes.
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For a holiday twist, swap blood oranges for pomegranate seeds or fresh cranberries in winter months.
✨ Flexible Tip: Freeze a tray of orange juice cubes at the beginning of the week so you’re always ready to throw together a spritz when the moment calls for it. You’ll thank yourself later.
Orange Spiked Aperol Spritz
Ingredients
- Frozen Orange Juice Cubes (pour OJ into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight)
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 3 oz Prosecco
- soda Water
- Blood Orange Slices for that gorgeous garnish
Instructions
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Pop your wine glasses into the freezer for a few minutes to get them nice and chilled - that way your spritz stays cool without too much ice watering it down.
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Next, drop a few orange cubes into each glass. They add that sweet, juicy flavor without too much ice watering your drink down
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Add the Citrus Kick: Pour in 1 oz of Cointreau. This adds depth and a grown-up orange twist.
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Top with Bubbles: Add 3 oz of Prosecco for that crisp, bubbly lift. Then pour in a splash of soda water to lighten things up and add just the right amount of fizz.
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Garnish & Serve: Slide a few fresh blood orange slices (or regular orange) into the glass. They make the drink look beautiful and infuse it with even more citrus aroma as you sip.
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Sip, Smile, Repeat: Stir gently if you like, then sit back and enjoy your Orange-Spiked Aperol Spritz - aka, summer in a glass.
Recipe Notes
You'll need 2 wine glasses (because this one’s better shared!)
