Warm summer nights call for light, refreshing, and pretty cocktails. Today I’m making Grapefruit Aperol Spritz from EatingWell. Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice adds a bright twist to the classic Aperol Spritz, a favorite Italian aperitivo. It’s going to be good.
August is cocktail month at Snowberry.
Last week we kicked things off with a Rose Hibiscus Spritz.
And this week it’s Grapefruit Aperol Spritz!
A variation of a classic Aperol Spritz.
Made with Aperol, Prosecco, and fresh squeezed grapefruit juice.
(I jump at any chance to eat … or drink … grapefruit.
And I prefer the red or pink variety … sweet, tart and a just a tad bitter.)
And topped off with Club Soda.
Images by Monica Vargas Photography
I found this recipe on Eating Well … and its a new favorite.
First of all I love anything grapefruit.
I also appreciate Aperol.
It brings orange citrus flavor to the party without being overly sweet.
And let’s not overlook the rich color.
Fabulous.
Here’s what to do …
Grapefruit Aperol Spritz
2 oz Aperol
2 oz Prosecco
1 oz Club Soda
1 oz fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
(Try to find ruby red grapefruit, it’s sweeter & tangy)
Grapefruit wedge & fresh thyme sprig for garnish.
Gather all the above ingredients.
Fill two wine glasses with ice.
(I like to chill the glasses too.)
Add Aperol.
Then add the Prosecco.
Top with Club Soda.
And garnish with a grapefruit wedge & thyme sprig.
Jim doesn’t appreciate herb garnishes.
He gets overly dramatic and says …
‘Please remove the tree branch from my drink.’
Eyeroll.
So there you have it … Grapefruit Aperol Spritz!
What do you think?
Will you give it a try?
Grapefruit Aperol Spritz
Ingredients
- 2 oz Aperol
- 2 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz Club Soda
- 1 oz Fresh Squeezed Red Grapefruit Juice
- Grapefruit wedge & Thyme sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Fill glass with ice and add Aperol and Prosecco.
- Top with Club Soda and grapefruit juice.
- Garnish with grapefruit wedge and thyme sprig.
These are my favorite Simon Pierce Heartland glasses.
Featured in coastal grandma movie favorite Something’s Gotta Give.
I fell in love and 17-years later (finally) purchased them for Snowberry.
They’re not inexpensive, hence the long wait.
I have the water and wine goblets.
SHOP THE SPRITZ ~
Cocktail Month at Snowberry continues next week!
With an other Italian inspired spritzer.
Stay tuned.
And don’t miss last week’s Rose Hibiscus Spritz.
I’m wearing my favorite dress of the summer from Target!
I notice it’s been popular with a lot of you too.
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As always I appreciate your visit and welcome your thoughts in the comments below.
See you Saturday when I join Elizabeth and Kim for Weekend Meanderings.
Until then, cheers from Snowberry!
Juliet, you and I are kindred spirits! I love, love love cocktails. I have enjoyed every cocktail that you have been making and am looking forward to trying this. As always, you and and your pups are the star of the post! Can’t wait to see you on Saturday!
Thanks, Liz … this drink is a GOOD one! And I’ll let Pippa and Maggie know you enjoy seeing them … they love to be in front of the camera!!! xo
Hi Juliet
Love this cocktail it is so refreshing! And those glasses are to die for!
Thanks, Cindy … I noticed you discovered this drink at Eating Well too!!! Cheers! xo
Juliet this is my kind of cocktail.. I love anything with Aperol and grapefruit too. Is that Prosecco pink? Max is the same about garnishes as Jim. I’m like bring them on! Also love your glasses.. I may need more for the bar here as I broke two of my Hudson Grace glasses and they no longer make them sadly.
I’m loving cocktail month!
xo
This sounds and looks so pretty. I can’t have grapefruit. Is there an alternative?
Pinned!
You are not alone. You might try mixing orange juice and lemon together until you get something nice and tangy to your liking…for me, that’s equal parts orange and lemon juice, but you do you! Garnish with an orange slice.
Or you can stick with the traditional Aperol Spritz which is so refreshing on its own! xo https://makemineaspritzer.com/perfect-fall-cocktail-aperol-spritz-recipe/
Yes, the traditional Aperol Spritz is the drink for you! xo https://makemineaspritzer.com/perfect-fall-cocktail-aperol-spritz-recipe/
Sounds so yummy, Juliet! You’ve given us another great cocktail!
Hi Kim … thank you, it’s a good one. I hope you give it a try! xo
ditto…. Cindy. interferes with meds. alternative?
It’s spritz season! I’ll definitely be trying with the grapefruit 🙂
GORGEOUS SHOTS OF THE LIGHT WEIGHT COCKTAIL!
I DONOT DRINK ANYMORE SO I WILL TRUST YOU!
CRANBERRY AND 7-UP IS THE WEEKEND DRINK FOR ME!
WITH A LEMON OR LIME!
XX
Hibiscus simple syrup in a 7-Up for fizzy water … delish! xo
Loved this blog. Sounds wonderful, we’ll have to try it. As you know Ellen is the mixologist in this family.
And Ellen is an amazing mixologist! I should try to get her for a guest host post! xo