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    Make It Skinny Please » Recipes » Cocktails » Frozen Aperol Spritz cocktail

    Published: Apr 1, 2022 · Modified: Mar 31, 2022 by Toni Dash · 11 Comments

    Frozen Aperol Spritz cocktail

    Weight Watchers Points7
    Calories: 145kcal
    Carbs: 5g
    Protein: 1g
    Fats:
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    If you are a fan of this classic Aperol Spritz cocktail this slushy version is a must make. We've slimmed down the calories to make this cocktail a calorie-friendly warm weather sipper.

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    There's nothing like a good blender cocktail to take the edge off summer's heat. Refreshing Frozen Aperol Spritz does just that. This slushy version of the popular Italian cocktail is refreshing and eye catching in its signature orange hue.

    This summer put your frozen margaritas aside and let this Aperol Spritz cocktail recipe cool off your next happy hour! Great on any hot day.

    Try our Mango Passion Fruit Wine Slushy recipe too!

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    • What is an Aperol Spritz?
    • What makes this skinny?
    • Recipe Ingredient Notes
    • How to make Frozen Aperol Spritz - Step-by-Step
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    What is an Aperol Spritz?

    This favorite Italian cocktail is served as an aperitif in Northern Italy. It's considered one of the 10 top selling cocktails in the world.

    A regular Aperol Spritz is a simple mix of prosecco, Aperol and club soda with ice. Always with a slice of orange garnish!

    For this frozen version of the classic cocktail we've substituted orange flavored sparkling water instead of soda water. Flavors aren't as strong when frozen so this boosts the natural orange notes of the Aperol without adding more calorie laden ingredients.

    frozen aperol spritz from above

    What makes this skinny?

    Though Aperol is great for low-alcohol drinks it does have a fair amount of calories. We experimented to find the perfect drink that has all the original cocktail flavors but to reduce the calories too.

    The amount of Aperol is reduced and adding orange flavored sparkling water adds some fizz as with the original and some nice flavor. We found the sweetness to be just right; no need for simple syrup (as some will add) or any sweeteners.

    Recipe Ingredient Notes

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    Prosecco. Prosecco is a sweet sparkling wine from Italy. Think champagne (but technically to be called champagne it has to be made in the Champagne region of France).

    Proscecco is a bit lighter than champagne with delicious flavors of fruit and flowers along with fizzy bubbles (that tend to lose fizziness faster than those in Champagne). This Italian classic is what is used when making the traditional cocktail.

    Aperol. Aperol is an Italian aperitif with a bittersweet flavor and distinctive burnt orange color. It’s made with a secret recipe using herbs and plants such as gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona. 

    The formula has not changed since it was originally released in 1919. It’s made by the same company that makes Campari and has similarities in color, taste and smell. Aperol however is lower alcohol content, having only half the alcohol content of Campari.

    Aperol being an aperitif, is meant to be a before dinner drink to stimulate the appetite. This is a great cocktail to serve with appetizers (like our skinny charcuterie board).

    Orange flavored Sparkling Water. We used La Croix brand but any brand will work.

    Ice. You'll use 2-3 cups of ice depending on the texture of cocktail you like.

    Orange slice. The perfect garnish.

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    How to make Frozen Aperol Spritz - Step-by-Step

    It only takes a couple easy steps!

    Pour the Aperol (photo 1), prosecco and sparkling water (photo 2) into a blender jar. Add 2-3 cups ice (photo 3) and blend into a slushy consistency (photo 4).

    NOTE: depending on the size of your blender you may need to make this in two batches if using alot of ice

    frozen aperol spritz recipe steps 1-4
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    Frozen Aperol Spritz cocktail

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    A slushy version of a classic Aperol Spritz cocktail is refreshing and perfect for hot days. This version of the well loved Italian cocktails is a favorite summer sipper.
    5 from 104 votes
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    Course: Cocktails
    Cuisine: Italian
    Diet: Low Fat, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 145kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Equipment

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    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces chilled prosecco
    • 4 ounces aperol
    • 8 ounces orange flavored seltzer water we used La Croix
    • 2-3 cups ice see notes

    Instructions

    • Combine the prosecco, aperol and sparkling water in a blender jar.
    • Add 2-3 cups of ice. Blend until desired consistency. Serve garnished with orange slices.

    Notes

    Note on ice amount
    The amount of ice you'll use will depend on how slushy you want the cocktail to be. Depending on the size of your blender jar you may need to split the ingredients into two batches if adding lots of ice.
    Serving size
    This makes 4 8-ounce servings (serving size may vary depending on how much ice you use).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 76mg | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutritional Coach and certified Weight Loss Specialist, writer/blogger, photographer, chief recipe developer and creator of Make It Skinny Please. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her slimmed down recipes using real food ingredients bring excitement to the dining table and never taste like 'diet food'. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Courtney says

      June 16, 2023 at 7:08 am

      5 stars
      love the photography of this recipe! So gorgeous!

      Reply
    2. Donna Batrone says

      April 04, 2022 at 9:21 am

      5 stars
      My girlfriends and I LOVED these! We will drink them all spring and summer!

      Reply
    3. Kristyn says

      April 04, 2022 at 9:12 am

      5 stars
      I'd love to find a way to make it a mocktail. Love slushy drinks & the color is beautiful!! A great summer drink!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        April 05, 2022 at 5:14 pm

        This one is unfortunately a tough one to make as a mocktail. Since prosecco and Aperol are really key to make this drink, and both have alcohol. There may be alcohol free prosecco options but not for Aperol which gives the signature color and flavor.

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    4. Taylor says

      April 04, 2022 at 8:37 am

      5 stars
      This cocktail is just amazing, refreshing, and super easy to make! thank you so much!

      Reply
    5. Kim says

      April 03, 2022 at 2:54 pm

      5 stars
      Not only was this delicious but it's so pretty. Everyone loved it!

      Reply
    6. Doris Layhe says

      April 01, 2022 at 12:05 pm

      5 stars
      Ok, this is BEYONg amazing! My girlfriends and I loved these!

      Reply
    7. Jess says

      April 01, 2022 at 9:06 am

      5 stars
      This looks like summer in a glass!

      Reply
    8. Claudia says

      April 01, 2022 at 8:27 am

      5 stars
      We love all youur cocktail recipes and this is so refreshing a great addition to our collection

      Reply
    9. Linda French says

      April 01, 2022 at 8:17 am

      5 stars
      Another winner recipe. Made these last night for home Happy Hour and they were a total hit. Thank you!

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    10. April says

      April 01, 2022 at 7:26 am

      5 stars
      What a genius cocktail idea! I fell in love with Aperol Spritz on a trip to Italy and LOVE this frozen version. It's so refreshing; everyone loved it.

      Reply

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