Autumn Aperol Spritz (2024)

Last Updated January 4th, 2024 at 11:10 pm by Lisa

A taste of Fall in every sip, these Aperol Spritz co*cktails have cider, Aperol, and fresh citrus juice topped with prosecco or Champagne bubbles. These refreshing drinks are great for brunch, happy hours, Friendsgiving, and Thanksgiving.

The sweet blood orange and apple cider add a nice counterbalance to the natural bitter flavors of the Aperol, creating these gorgeous ruby-red sippers...

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Autumn Aperol co*cktail Recipe

A classic Aperol spritz recipe has just Aperol, prosecco, and a splash of soda. These Italian co*cktails are sipped on hot days in the late-afternoon as an aperitivo pre-dinner drink as the sunsets. This recipe adds all the Fall feels and makes them change their color just like the falling leaves...

• 2ouncesblood orange juice (you can use regular oranges, the drink color is lighter)
• 2ouncesapple cider
• 1ounceAperol
• 1 splash of club soda
• optional: Add 3 ounces ofProsecco, Champagne, or any sparkling wine
• garnish: 1-2slicesof blood orange

1. First, juice a couple of blood oranges, and slice one for garnish. The more blood orange juice you add the pinker the co*cktail gets!
2. Place ice in a large wine glass or tall glass, Aperol, blood orange juice, apple cider, a splash of soda water, and garnish with sliced blood orange. Cheers!
3. Optional: Pour Prosecco, Champagne, or sparkling wine instead of club soda.
4. Garnish with blood orange slices.

Variation Ideas

If you like your co*cktails sweeter, and can't find blood oranges, you can swap in pineapple juice, fresh orange juice, grapefruit juice, fresh lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, or limoncello.

In a co*cktail shaker add ice, the juice you choose, Aperol, and apple cider, and shake. By the way, shaking any bubby soda water, or champagne is not a good idea, it will be everywhere due to the carbonation! Simply stir or blend in a pitcher with ice to keep it simple. Then top with your bubbly additions.

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How To Host An Appetizer & co*cktail Party

Host a Fall appetizer party with an Autumn-colored palate. Have 1 signature co*cktail, water, and a non alcoholic drink for guests with plenty of glasses and ice. Pick a good spot and set up a long table indoors or outside depending on the weather. Borrow one or use what you have, you can even rent from a party store.

Place a large Fall colored tablecloth in red, orange, brown, or yellow colors. Again, use what you have, a couple of linens together can look great in layers.

Use fresh fruit like apples, pumpkins, pomegranates, small flower arrangements, or vases with herbs. For texture, add silk flowers or a garland of leaves for this table, isn't it gorgeous?

My amazing dear friend Lidy at French Garden House set up this serving area in her gorgeous garden with different heights using books, baskets, bowls, and containers to add texture and interest.

What To Serve With Aperol co*cktails?

Serve 2-3 seasonal appetizers and snacks using season Fall ingredients like apples, a Salted Caramel Apple Dip it's addictively yummy, and a darling pumpkin-shaped Everything Bagel Cheeseball is what we served!

Take a look at the 30+ Best Thanksgiving Appetizers for your next Fall gathering, so many delicious recipes...

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More Fall co*cktail Recipes

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More Fall co*cktail Recipes

Fireball Whiskyco*cktailsare made with orange, cinnamon, cloves, apple cider, and cinnamon flavored whiskey.

Fireball Punch"big batch co*cktails" are made with orange juice, apple cider, and Fireball whisky that tastes like cinnamon red hot candies. It's just the right sweetness and tastes like Fall with crisp apples, fresh oranges, and spicy cinnamon.

Candy Corn Jello shots have 3 colors in these boozy adult shooters, just like the famous seasonal Fall candy! Batches of jello shots are known as a college party classic. But who doesn't love a layered shot that actually tastes great for a bit of mischief-making?

More Fall Halloween co*cktails

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More Fall Halloween co*cktails

ACandy Corn Martiniis the ultimateFall co*cktail and Halloween drinkfor parties, with simple ingredients that are easy to find. Have lots of fun chilling out with these, ohand homemadecandy corn vodkais super easy to make. Fascinate your friends with these bright orange festive co*cktails.

Serve Halloween Aperol co*cktails to your thirsty party guests with black sugar rims and eyeballs in these easyHalloweendrinks. Spooky-cute and just about the easiest drink for your party.

Mix up a batch of these chartreuse greenWitches Brew Midori Sours. Add some spooky bones and magical edible drink glitter with bubbly mixers to enchant your guests!

A Black Halloween Martini is the perfect frightening Halloween drink for parties. Make these dark mysterious black co*cktails for your friends!