Aperol Cocktail
A refreshing and vibrant Aperol cocktail with sparkling wine, soda water, and a striking black sugar rim for a slightly bitter-sweet and bubbly drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
1 ounce Aperol
1 tablespoon black sugar
3 ounces Prosecco or sparkling wine
3 ounces sparkling water or club soda
1 slice orange (for rim and garnish)
Instructions
- Run the orange slice around the rim of the glass.
- Dip the rim into black sugar to coat evenly.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour in the Aperol, then add the Prosecco.
- Top with sparkling water or club soda.
- Stir gently and garnish with the orange slice before serving.
Notes
Substitute champagne for Prosecco for a more luxurious version.
Use flavored sparkling water like blood orange or lemon for a twist.
Add a splash of simple syrup for extra sweetness.
Reduce sparkling water for a stronger drink.
Best served fresh, as the bubbles fade quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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