This vibrant pomegranate spritz blends tart juice, bubbly prosecco, and bittersweet Aperol over ice. It comes together directly in your wine glass in just five minutes for a crisp, refreshing aperitif.
Pack a wine glass with ice, then measure the pomegranate juice into the spaces between the cubes. The juice should collect around the ice in a deep ruby pool.
Pour the prosecco slowly against the inside of the glass, follow with the Aperol, and finish with club soda. A rising stream of bubbles and a lighter crimson color signal that the sparkling liquids have joined the juice.
Set the orange slice at the rim or among the ice and scatter the pomegranate arils into the glass. The garnish should bring fresh citrus aroma and ruby accents to the finished drink.
Notes
Temperature tip: Chill the pomegranate juice, prosecco, and club soda thoroughly before assembling so the ice keeps the drink cold rather than melting quickly and watering down the flavors.Carbonation tip: Pour sparkling liquids slowly along the interior wall of the glass to prevent heavy foaming and preserve maximum effervescence.Mixing tip: Do not stir vigorously. If a dark layer gathers at the base, slide a bar spoon down the inside edge and give it a single upward lift to combine.Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.