It’s summer and it’s officially Spritz season again! I love a refreshing cocktail on the weekend and this recipe for classic Aperol Spritzes with Preserved Orange Slices fits the bill. Up your game by garnishing your drink with a preserved orange slice. The process is simple and the result is elevated! I also use large ice cubes that keep the cocktails colder longer. I hope you are able to find some time to relax and enjoy the summer weather this weekend!
Serving Size: Serves 4
Ingredients:
For Preserved Orange Slices:
2 oranges
3 tablespoons of superfine sugar
For Spritzes:
4 large ice cubes
6 ounces Aperol
12 ounces prosecco
3 ounces club soda
Instructions:
For Preserved Orange Slices:
Set the oven to 200 degrees.
Cut the orange into thin slices, preferably using a mandoline.
Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray it with cooking spray.
Lay the orange slices on the sheet in a single layer.
Sprinkle the orange slices with a thin layer of superfine sugar.
Bake the oranges for two hours.
For the Spritz:
In a wine glass, use tongs to place a large ice cube in the glass.
Pour 1 1/2 ounces of Aperol into each glass.
Pour 3 ounces of prosecco into each glass.
Top the mixture with 3/4 ounce of club soda, each.
Garnish with a preserved orange slice and enjoy!
Cheers!
