Christmas Spritz – Cranberry Spritz

Christmas spritz with cranberry – a festive, easy cocktail for Christmas (and the rest of the year).

Here is a Christmas version of the classic Aperol Spritz – with a little twist of cranberry that makes it just right for December.
This Cranberry Spritz is very easy to make and tastes just like a classic spritz – only with a hint of something fresh and festive from the cranberry juice, and a beautiful red colour.

I make it with prosecco, Aperol and cranberry juice – topped up with a splash of sparkling water and plenty of ice cubes – and then garnish it with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary. It looks beautiful in the glass and brings a little scent of Christmas.
You can also add a little freshly squeezed lemon – or lime – to make it even fresher and give it a touch of acidity.

This is a simple, festive and genuinely delicious cocktail that can be served at the julefrokost (Danish Christmas lunch), on Advent weekends, as a welcome drink on Christmas Eve – or for New Year’s. And of course it works at any other time of year too – it’s just as good all year round.
The flavour is mild and well balanced, and the cranberry juice doesn’t steal the show – it just adds a little festive kick.

Christmas Spritz – Cranberry Spritz

Recipe for a festive Cranberry Aperol Spritz with a Christmas twist.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: Christmas cocktail, Christmas recipes, Cocktail, Cocktail recipe

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Change servingsServings: 2 people

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Ingredients

• ▢ 18 cl prosecco
• ▢ 12 cl Aperol
• ▢ 12 cl cranberry juice
• ▢ 4-6 cl sparkling water
• ▢ Ice cubes
• ▢ Fresh cranberries and rosemary
• ▢ Tangy twist – add a little freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Method

• Fill 2 large glasses with ice cubes.
• Pour the prosecco into the glasses first, then add the Aperol and finish with the cranberry juice and a splash of sparkling water. Stir with a straw or a long spoon so the ingredients are properly mixed.

  You can also mix your Cranberry Spritz in a jug, ready to pour over the ice cubes.
• Garnish with cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.

  Add freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste for a tangy twist.

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