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Aperol-Grapefruit Spritz

By Rick MartinezPhotography by Ted Cavanaugh
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Aperol spritz is one of the most popular aperitifs in Italy, and you'll soon find out why after tasting this.Ted Cavanaugh

Aperol spritz is one of the most popular aperitifs in Italy, and you'll soon find out why after tasting this.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

2 grapefruits
16 ounces dry Prosecco or other sparkling white wine
6 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
2 ounces Aperol
2 ounces vodka
Club soda

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Starting at the top of the first grapefruit, use a paring knife or vegetable peeler to cut a spiral-shaped piece of peel, rotating grapefruit as you cut and stopping once you reach the middle. (This is your “horse’s neck” garnish.) Turn the grapefruit so that the unpeeled portion is at the top and repeat the process. Repeat with remaining grapefruit; reserve flesh for another use.

    Step 2

    For each cocktail, place a horse’s neck spiral in a rocks glass or large wine glass. Fill with ice and add 4 oz. Prosecco, 1½ oz. grapefruit juice, ½ oz. Aperol, ½ oz. vodka, and a splash of club soda. Gently stir together.

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