Frozen Aperol Spritz with Strawberries

Frozen Aperol spritzes are my new go-to summer cocktail! With strawberries, Prosecco, orange, lemon, and Aperol, it's a refreshing, boozy drink that's perfect for sipping on the patio. Inspired by summertime in Italy, this frozen cocktail has all the flavors you love in a classic Aperol spritz!

Author: Sunday Table

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4 cocktails

Calories: 141 kcal per serving

Ingredients

8 ounces - fresh orange juice
2 ounces - fresh lemon juice
8 ounces - Aperol
10 ounces - frozen strawberries
12 ounces - dry Prosecco
8 ounces - ice
simple syrup
mint, olives, orange slices

Instructions

In a glass measuring cup, combine the fresh orange juice and fresh lemon juice. Divide between 1-2 ice cube trays. Then, divide the Aperol between 1-2 ice cube trays. Cover the trays with plastic wrap or tinfoil to prevent the juice and Aperol from picking up other flavors in the freezer. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Once the juice and Aperol is frozen, release the cubes from the trays. Add the juice and Aperol ice cubes to a blender. Then, add the frozen strawberries, Prosecco, and ice. Blend until the mixture is smooth, 30-60 seconds. Taste, and add 1-2 tablespoons of simple syrup if you want a sweeter cocktail.
Divide the cocktail between 4 glasses. Top with a splash Prosecco, if desired. Garnish with mint, olives, and/or orange slices and enjoy immediately!
Use a potato masher to purée the strawberries until they're very smooth. (I recommend using a blender or food processor to purée the berries if you have one). You can also leave out the fruit for a more traditional spritz!
Gently whisk the strawberry purée, Aperol, orange juice, lemon juice, and Prosecco in a medium bowl. Taste and add 1-2 tablespoons of simple syrup if you'd like a sweeter cocktail. Pour the mixture into a metal half sheet pan or shallow glass baking dish (a pie plate works perfectly!).
Freeze for 2 hours, and then scrape the mixture with a fork. Scrape the mixture every hour for another 3-4 hours, or until the mixture resembles shaved ice.
Divide the mixture between 4 glasses and top with more Prosecco, if desired. Garnish with mint, olives, and/or orange slices. Enjoy!

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