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Apercot Spritz

By Danielle Centoni
Two Aperol and apricot cocktails in wine glasses.
Photo by Eric Medsker

Sweet and fruity apricot nectar gets a subtle bitter twist with the addition of Aperol, and the gorgeous apricot color is a spirit-lifter all on its own. If you want this sunny, fruity take on the Aperol Spritz to be a little sweeter, add the larger amount of apricot nectar.

Cook’s note:

For a zero-proof drink, fill a wine glass three quarters full with ice. Pour 3 oz. apricot nectar, ½ oz. fresh lemon juice, 2 oz. Sanbittèr soda, and 2 oz. soda water over the ice. Gently stir to combine. Garnish as directed.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1

Ingredients

1½ oz. Aperol
1½ to 2 oz. apricot nectar, chilled
½ oz. fresh lemon juice
2 oz. prosecco, chilled
1 oz. soda water, chilled
Thyme sprig, for garnish
Edible flowers (like chamomile blossoms), for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Fill a wine glass three quarters full with ice. Pour the Aperol, apricot nectar, lemon juice, and prosecco over the ice. Top with the soda water. Gently stir to combine. Garnish with the thyme sprig and float a few flowers on top (if using).

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Excerpted from Just a Spritz by Danielle Centoni (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2022. Photographs by Eric Medsker. Buy the full book from Artisan Books or Amazon.
TagsSpritzCocktailAlcoholBeveragesAperitifAperolAmaroLiqueurProseccoSparkling WineWineItalianEuropeanApricotStone FruitFruitDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianVeganQuickEasy30 Minutes or LessCookbooks

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