• Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • Work With Me
  • Contact

CPA: Certified Pastry Aficionado

Cranberry Orange Aperol Spritz

drinks· Holiday Favorites· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
December 2, 2019

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Cranberry Orange Aperol Spritz – Cranberry and orange juice are mixed with Aperol liquor, Prosecco, and a splash of sparkling water to make for a refreshing winter cocktail. 

Glasses of Cranberry Orange Aperol Spritz

Historically, warm cocktails take over come winter time: hot toddys, mulled wine, boozy hot chocolates, etc. But just because it’s cold, it doesn’t mean that my love of refreshing drinks goes out the window. I love a great festive sangria or Moscow mule this time of year.

For my newest festive creation, I decided to celebrate a refreshing drink that has been taking over cocktail menus all year long – the aperol spritz. I recognize this drink has been around for years, but it’s only hit my radar this past year.

The aperol spritz is a refreshing Italian drink, typically served as an aperitif (a drink served before a meal). It tends to be most popular during the summer months. But with the addition of cranberry and orange (and a festive sprig of rosemary!), I’ve made this drink just the cocktail you need for winter.

And so, I present to you my Cranberry Orange Aperol Spritz!

Cranberry Orange Aperol Spritz with cranberries and an orange slice in the glass Two glasses of Cranberry Orange Aperol Spritz

What is in this cocktail?

A traditional aperol spritz is made with Aperol liquor, Prosecco, and a splash of sparkling water. It’s served over ice and with a slice of orange. It’s dry, yet refreshing and oh so delicious.

Aperol has a citrus flavor, similar to grapefruit, with a hint of orange. For this version of the aperol spritz, I added in cranberry juice cocktail because cranberry and orange pair so perfectly. I also used a sprig of rosemary and fresh cranberries for garnish to make it even more festive. measuring cup full of cranberries

How is it made?

This cocktail is incredibly easy to make – it takes mere minutes to put it together. First, you mix equal parts cranberry juice and Aperol liquor. Then, you top with 3 ounces of Prosecco, a squeeze of an orange wedge, and a splash of sparkling water. That’s it, folks!

I like to serve this drink in a large wine glass but you can use any 16-ounce glass.

Tips & Tricks

  1. You cannot make the entire drink ahead of time because the fizz in the Prosecco and sparkling water will lessen over time. However, you can mix the juices with the aperol and simply top with champagne and sparkling water when it’s time to serve.
  2. Cranberry juice cocktail is not 100% cranberry juice. It is sweetened to balance out the tart flavor of the cranberry. Make sure you use cranberry juice cocktail in this drink to ensure the drink is the right amount of sweet.
Print Recipe

Cranberry Orange Aperol Spritz

Cranberry and orange juice are mixed with Aperol liquor, Prosecco, and a splash of sparkling water to make for a refreshing winter cocktail. 
Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces cranberry juice cocktail
  • 2 ounces Aperol liquor
  • 3 ounces Prosecco or champagne
  • 1 ounce sparkling water
  • 1 orange wedge
  • rosemary sprig for garnish
  • fresh cranberries for garnish

Instructions

  • Fill up a large wine glass with ice. Add all the liquid ingredients and stir together. Finish it off with a squeeze of the orange wedge. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and fresh cranberries.

Pin for later:

Cranberry Orange Aperol Spritz photo collage

More drink recipes you’ll love:

Pomegranate Rosemary Moscow Mule

Pomegranate Rosemary Moscow Mule in a copper mug

Cranberry Lime Mojitos

Glass of Cranberry Lime Mojitos with a cranberry spear

Cranberry Champagne Poptail

Cranberry Champagne Poptail - A homemade cranberry cherry popsicle in served in a glass with champagne.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)

17 Comments

« Banana Bread Granola
Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Pastry Muffins »

Comments

  1. Jo says

    December 9, 2019 at 9:22 am

    That’s a perfect drink for the holidays. With cranberries and oranges, it’s just want I want to sip on during the weekends. So festive, so good

    Reply
  2. Tara says

    December 9, 2019 at 12:32 am

    This looks so refreshing and beautiful. What a lovely cocktail to serve any time of year. The addition of cranberries is perfect this time of year.

    Reply
  3. Leslie Kiszka says

    December 8, 2019 at 4:46 pm

    1) These cocktails are GORGEOUS!
    2) I need one immediately.
    3) Those glasses are killer! Where did you get them?

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 8, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      Aw thanks so much!! The glasses were purchased on Amazon. You can find it here

      Reply
  4. Nicole Washington says

    December 6, 2019 at 10:55 pm

    Cranberry and orange is perfect together! This drink definitely does make me thirtsy!

    Reply
  5. Jacqui Debono says

    December 5, 2019 at 8:49 pm

    These are so pretty! I love fruity cocktails, and I I have only just tried Aperol and loved it, so this is a must-try!

    Reply
  6. Denise says

    December 5, 2019 at 3:42 pm

    My kind of cocktail! It looks so fresh, light and delicious. I am going to make them this holiday season for sure.

    Reply
  7. Kelly Anthony says

    December 4, 2019 at 1:53 pm

    This cranberry orange aperol spritz is absolutely stunning. I love how the fresh cranberries and rosemary really make this cocktail shine.

    Reply
  8. Kimberly says

    December 3, 2019 at 10:09 pm

    This looks amazing and sounds amazing. One of these days I won’t be pregnant so I can enjoy some nice cocktails!

    Reply
  9. Aria | Blogs by Aria says

    December 3, 2019 at 3:01 pm

    This certainly is pretty and looks perfect for holiday entertaining

    Reply
  10. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

    December 3, 2019 at 12:08 pm

    I made your recipe for a gathering the other day and everyone kept asking for the recipe. It was totally a hit!

    Reply
  11. Denay DeGuzman says

    December 3, 2019 at 11:38 am

    This festive cocktail is perfect for the holiday season! I made this recipe to try it in advance, and it’s fabulous. Easy. Refreshing. Delicious!

    Reply
  12. Abigail Raines says

    December 3, 2019 at 11:28 am

    Such a huge hit for any holiday party! I love the tips and tricks that go with the recipe so I can make this perfectly every time!

    Reply
  13. Jordin says

    December 3, 2019 at 11:19 am

    LOVE this drink recipe! SO tasty, and refreshing… everyone needs to try this!

    Reply
  14. Erika says

    December 3, 2019 at 10:06 am

    This drink is beautiful, and so festive!

    Reply
  15. jenna | the urben life says

    December 2, 2019 at 2:15 pm

    OH YES! This is perfect for the holidays. I love a classic aperol spritz, but I’ll def have to try this festive twist

    Reply
  16. Steph says

    December 2, 2019 at 1:23 pm

    YES! I love this! I’m a huge fan of Aperol so this is getting pinned right away! I have a girlfriend coming over Wednesday so maybe I’ll make them!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Hi, my name is Sharon. I’m an accountant by day, risk-taking baker and food enthusiast by night. Come join me as I share my favorite recipes and test out new ones along the way!

ORDER MY NEW COOKBOOK NOW!

photo of entertaining made easy cookbook available for preorder now

summertime favorites

a slice of Atlantic Beach Pie on a plate

Atlantic Beach Pie

a plate with a slice of stone fruit tart and slices of fruit in the background, shot from the front

Stone Fruit Tart

Bourbon Peach Hand Pies

styled shot of a plate of Southern Cobb Salad on a cloth napkin with a fork a bowl of cheese a whole apple pecans and a glass bottle of poppyseed dressing, shot from a side angle

Southern Cobb Salad

close up shot of wedding cake ice cream in a serving glass and a spoon

Wedding Cake Ice Cream

a bowl of Blueberry Crème Brûlée with a spoon in it and three blueberries and mint on top of a cloth napkin with more blueberries surrounding the bowl, shot from a side angle

Blueberry Crème Brûlée

Breakfast
Appetizers
Entrees
Salads
Sides
Drinks
Desserts
Roundups
Holidays

Browse by Date

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Contact Me
  • Privacy Policy

National Ice Cream Month

a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Sundae with ice cream dripping down the side on top of a striped towel, shot from a side angle

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Sundae

two Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream Whoopie Pies stacked together with a bowl of ice cream and two pints of ice cream behind it, shot from the front

Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream Whoopie Pies

overhead shot of a spoon that was dipped into a dish of peach Riesling sorbet

Peach Riesling Sorbet

Grilled Peach Sundaes in two bowls with a plate of grilled peaches on it with a cloth napkin and granola sprinkled around it, shot from a side angle

Grilled Peach Sundaes

photo of baked alaska cut in half, showing the ice cream in the center, with one spoonful taken out

Mini Baked Alaska

 

Pulled pork tacos with avocado salsa have pork sho Pulled pork tacos with avocado salsa have pork shoulder slow-cooked, pulled, and then placed in a flour tortilla, along with homemade avocado salsa and white onions.

To find this recipe, search for pulled pork tacos on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

#tacos #pulledpork #porktacos #tacostacostacos #tacosarelife #porkrecipes #avocado #avocadosalsa #salsa #homemadesalsa
#yum #eatingfortheinsta #instayum #picoftheday foodblog #delicious #nomnomnom #feedfeed #foodietribe #eeeeeats #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #TODAYfood #foodblogeats
Steakhouse burgers have beef patties seasoned with Steakhouse burgers have beef patties seasoned with beef bouillon and Worcestershire sauce, topped with caramelized onions and homemade aioli, and served on a sesame seed bun.

To find this recipe, search for steakhouse burgers on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

#burgers #burgersofinstagram #steakhouseburgers #beefpatties #caramelizedonions #aioli #homemadesauces #burger #makeburgers #burgerrecipes
#yum #eatingfortheinsta #instayum #picoftheday foodblog #delicious #nomnomnom #feedfeed #foodietribe #eeeeeats #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #TODAYfood #foodblogeats
Chimichurri steak bites have sirloin pieces marina Chimichurri steak bites have sirloin pieces marinated, seared, and drizzled with a fresh chimichurri sauce that packs a punch of flavor.

To find this recipe, search for chimichurri steak bites on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

#Chimichurri #Chimichurrisauce #steakbites #searedsteak #beefsteak #easymeals #dinnerideas #sirloinsteak #beefrecipes #beef #yum #eatingfortheinsta #instayum #picoftheday foodblog #delicious #nomnomnom #feedfeed #foodietribe #eeeeeats #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #TODAYfood #foodblogeats
Easy birria tacos are traditional Mexican birria t Easy birria tacos are traditional Mexican birria tacos that get a shortcut to cut hours out of the cooking time. These tacos are ready in 30 minutes!

To find this recipe, search for easy birria tacos on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

#birria #birriatacos #tacotuesday #tacosarelife #chickentacos #easytacorecipe #cincodemayo #birriameat #tacotaco
#yum #eatingfortheinsta #instayum #picoftheday foodblog #delicious #nomnomnom #feedfeed #foodietribe #eeeeeats #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #TODAYfood #foodblogeats
Strawberry habanero margarita has strawberries and Strawberry habanero margarita has strawberries and small amounts of habanero muddled together and shaken with lime juice, agave, and tequila before pouring over ice.

To find this recipe, search for strawberry habanero margarita on certifiedpastryaficionado.com 

#margarita #strawberrymargarita #habanero #sweetandspicy #cocktail #happyhour #tequila #shakennotstirred #cheers #easycocktails #yum #eatingfortheinsta #instayum #picoftheday foodblog #delicious #nomnomnom #feedfeed #foodietribe #eeeeeats #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #TODAYfood #foodblogeats

Copyright © 2022 Certified Pastry Aficionado · Web Design by Viva la Violet

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.