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Feb 12, 2018, Updated Apr 10, 2024
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A Classic Aperol Spritz Recipe, with aPacific Northwest twist.
An Aperol Spritz is a light and refreshing Italian co*cktail with the perfect balance of sweet and bitter. In this Aperol Spritz Recipe we give it new personality by adding some homemade blackberry simple syrup.
Aperol Spritz, An Italian co*cktail
Anybody who has been to the Veneto region of Northeast Italy will testify to the fact that the Aperol Spritz is *the* co*cktail of the region. Shoot, many will say it’s *the* co*cktail of the entire country!
Hundreds of thousands of these refreshing drinks are sucked down daily, and for good reason.
So I thought, with the introduction to my trip to the region last December, it was fitting to begin with a co*cktail… though one with a Pacific Northwest twist.
Aperol Spritz with a Twist
The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the most delicious berries in the country. And the property we live on, in Oregon wine country, is surrounded by blackberry bushes. I simply can’t keep up with the amount of blackberries we have. We tend to pick several pounds at a time and freeze to use throughout the year. And frozen blackberries are perfect to make simple syrups with.
This recipe is inspired by my trip to Italy, and all the Aperol Spritzes I enjoyed.
And so, the Blackberry Aperol Spritz was born!
The Classic Aperol Spritz Recipe
If you have heard the term 3-2-1 Aperol Spritz, it is refering the ratios used to make this Italian co*cktail.
- 3 parts Prosecco
- 2 parts Aperol
- 1 part club soda (or a splash)
It is served on the rocks often in a rocks glass or standard white wine glass. Since I’m obsessed with my bubbly flutes (pictured above) so we used them, and added ice cubes after pouring. Side note, these are pretty darn remarkable to sip on while waiting for your smoked and grilled meats to finish cooking. #themoreyouknow
Blackberry Aperol Spritz
This co*cktail uses the classic Aperol Sprit as a base, with an additional part blackberry simple syrup. The results are not only gorgeous, but delicious and equally refreshing as the original! The syrup balances out some of the bitterness from the Aperol.
How to Make A Blackberry Aperol Spritz
This recipe is similar to the classic, using the 3-2-1 method. However, we are going to add one more step — the blackberry syrup — making it 3-2-1-1.
In a rocks glass or white wine glass (or bubbly flutes, if you are like me) add:
- 3 parts Prosecco
- 2 parts Aperol
- 1 part club soda
- 1 part blackberry syrup
- Add the ice, give it a stir, and enjoy this refreshing Italian co*cktail!
I’d be remiss to say that this would be quite the co*cktail for Valentine’s Day this weekend. I mean, that color! So fun.
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Blackberry Aperol Spritz Recipe
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Blackberry Aperol Spritz
By Mary Cressler | Vindulge
A twist on a classic Aperol Spritz inspired by the Pacific Northwest. Blackberry Aperol Spritz co*cktail, made with blackberry simple syrup.
Prep: 1 minute min
Cook: 20 minutes mins
Total: 21 minutes mins
Servings: 1 co*cktail
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Ingredients
For the Blackberry Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup blackberries
For the Blackberry Aperol Spritz
- 3 parts Prosecco
- 2 parts Aperol
- 1 part blackberry simple syrup
- 1 part club soda
- Ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
For the Blackberry Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar, and blackberries to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes until the berries burst and the mixture thickens slightly, and you reach your desired consistency.
Strain the contents into a glass jar through a very fine mesh strainer while gently pressing the fruit to extract as much of that delicious juice as possible. Discard the solids.
For the Blackberry Aperol Spritz
In a rocks glass or wine glass add the Prosecco, followed by the Aperol, blackberry simple syrup, club soda, and finish by adding a few ice cubes. Garnish with fresh blackberries.
Notes
Your “parts” can easily be measured in ounces, or eyeball based on size of your glass.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Additional Info
Author: Mary Cressler | Vindulge
Prep Time: 1 minute minute
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes minutes
Course: co*cktail
Cuisine: Drinks
Servings: 1 co*cktail
Keyword: aperol spritz recipe, blackberry aperol spritz, blackberry co*cktail
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More co*cktail Recipes
- Bourbon co*cktail with Lemon Simple Syrup
- Mulled Red Wine
- Pomegranate Mimosa
- Bourbon Spiked Hot Apple Cider
- How to make simple syrups
To read more on my trip to Italy check out this post on Conegliano Valdobbiadene, The home of Prosecco Superiore
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