blood orange aperol spritz drink on wooden table

If you are a fan of the popular Aperol Spritz Cocktail, well then there’s no doubt you will be in love with this Blood Orange Aperol Spritz Recipe! The freshly squeezed blood orange juice is 100% what makes this as amazing at it is! Just take the normal ingredients in Aperol Spritz and add this fresh juice! If you are getting sick of this cold winter, and looking for something to brighten up your days, well then this may be just what you need!

What Is An Aperol Spritz?

An Aperol Spritz is one of the most popular cocktails in Italy. It consists of Aperol Liqueur as well as prosecco and sparkling water. It’s bitter orange taste blends perfectly with the subtle sweetness of prosecco along with the bubbles from the sparkling water. This spritz recipe is one of a kind. It’s refreshing, subtly sweet and bitter and crisp all in one.

aperol spritz recipe in a glass on a wooden table

What Is Aperol?

Aperol is a delicious orange flavored liqueur. It is an aperitivo liquid that is distinct in color and taste. It is the perfect blend of sweet and bitter all together. The flavor is very delicious, but strong, so when using it in cocktails make sure to be very sparing with the amount!

Ingredients In Aperol Spritz

This is one of the easiest cocktails to make! It only requires 3 ingredients, Aperol, Prosecco and Sparkling Water. If this is the first time you will be making an Aperol Spritz Cocktail, then I suggest you add small amounts of Aperol at a time. This liqueur is delicious but bitter. Some people LOVE the taste of it, and some need it to be diluted. I personally like just only one ounce of Aperol in my spritz. I suggest starting with that before using more.

pouring blood orange juice into a glass on a table

What Blood Orange Juice Should I Use?

I always suggest using freshly squeezed blood orange juice in any cocktail. Make sure to buy ripe blood oranges as they will have the highest level of sweetness to them. However, if you cannot find blood oranges where you live, or if they are out of season, then of course you can always buy an already made juice from your local grocery store!