Meet My New Favorite Fall Cocktail: the Apple Cider Spritz
It’s no secret that warm summer weather and icy cool cocktails are the perfect match. But what’s a girl to drink when the seasons change and cooler weather is on the horizon? Time to create an autumnal cocktail that has the refreshing taste of a summertime libation but also a hint of fall warmth and coziness. I took the trendy and oh-so delicious summertime Aperol Spritz and mixed it up with some apple cider and VOILA! The Apple Cider Spritz was born.
So what exactly is Aperol? Aperol is an Italian apertif liquor; meaning it is meant to be enjoyed before meals (I seriously need to move to Italy). It is a vibrant orange color and has a citrusy orange flavor as well. The classic Aperol Spritz is a mixture of Aperol, Prosecco (the Italian version of champagne), a splash of soda, and orange peel garnish. I love prosecco so that ingredient was not being altered for this fall cocktail recipe. But instead of soda, I substituted fresh apple cider and added a few apple slices for flare.
This drink is insanely easy to make. Just pour the ingredients over a glass of ice and stir well. Serve it in a stemless wineglass or a copper Moscow Mule mug to make it look fancy if you’d like. Now you can sit back and enjoy the change of the season , earlier sunsets, and cooler temperatures with this delicious fall Apple Cider Spritz cocktail in hand.
CHEERS!
Apple Cider Spritz
Ingredients
- 1 oz Aperol
- 2 oz Apple Cider chilled
- 3-4 oz Prosecco chilled
- thin apple slices
- ice
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice. Pour Aperol and apple cider over the ice. Top off glass with prosecco and stir well. Garnish with apple slices.