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Classic Christmas Aperol Spritz Recipe – Festive Twist for 2025

A festive twist on the Aperol Spritz, measured per glass so a bar can build them quickly without losing the balance.
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Aperol spritz in a wine glass garnished with rosemary and orange, against a snowy background.
Aperol Spritz Winter Cocktails
Aperol Spritz Winter Cocktails

1. Classic Christmas Aperol Spritz (The Crowd-Pleaser)

Ingredients (per glass):

  • 75 ml Prosecco (extra dry)
  • 50 ml Aperol
  • 25 ml spiced cranberry soda (see note) or regular soda
  • Splash of gin (optional – makes it a “Winter Aperol Spritz”)

Garnish: cinnamon stick + dehydrated orange wheel + fresh cranberries

Method: Build in a large wine glass over ice: Prosecco → Aperol → spiced cranberry soda top-up. Stir gently.

Note: Make spiced cranberry soda by gently heating cranberry juice with a cinnamon stick and star anise for 5 minutes, then carbonate if you have a SodaStream (or just use regular soda and add a dash of the spiced juice).

2. Mistletoe Aperol Spritz (Pomegranate & Rosemary)

Mistletoe Pomegranate Aperol Spritz – Viral Christmas Cocktail 2025

  • 60 ml Aperol
  • 40 ml pomegranate juice
  • 80 ml Prosecco
  • Top with tonic water instead of soda (gives a drier, more sophisticated edge)
  • Garnish: burnt rosemary sprig (light it for 3 seconds for smoke) + fresh pomegranate seeds

3. Gingerbread Aperol Spritz

Gingerbread Aperol Spritz Recipe – Best Winter Aperol Spritz UK

  • 50 ml Aperol
  • 25 ml gingerbread syrup (Monin or homemade)
  • 75 ml Prosecco
  • Top with sparkling apple cider instead of soda
  • Garnish: mini gingerbread man on the rim + cinnamon dust

Tastes exactly like Christmas in a glass – one of the top-performing winter Aperol variations last year.

4. Mulled Aperol Spritz (Served Hot or Cold)

Hot Mulled Aperol Spritz – Trending Christmas Cocktail 2025

Hot version (perfect for winter markets):

Warm 50 ml Aperol with 100 ml red wine, orange slices, clove, star anise, and a teaspoon of honey for 3–4 minutes (do not boil). Top with chilled Prosecco just before serving – creates a beautiful foam.

Cold version: Make the mulled mix the day before, chill, then use as the base exactly like a normal Spritz.

5. Snowfall Aperol Spritz (White Christmas Edition)

Snowfall White Christmas Aperol Spritz – Stunning Festive Cocktail

  • 50 ml Aperol
  • 20 ml elderflower liqueur (St-Germain)
  • 75 ml Prosecco
  • Top with coconut water soda (or regular soda + 10 ml coconut syrup)
  • Garnish: edible glitter + grated white chocolate rim

Looks like actual snow falling when you stir – huge hit at corporate Christmas parties.

6. Christmas Morning Aperol Spritz (Brunch-Friendly)

Christmas Morning Aperol Spritz – Low ABV Brunch Cocktail

  • 40 ml Aperol
  • 15 ml blood orange juice
  • 90 ml alcohol-free sparkling wine (e.g., Noughty or Tesco’s alcohol-free Prosecco)
  • Top with premium tonic
  • Garnish: blood orange wheel + thyme

Under 0.5% ABV if you use alcohol-free sparkling – perfect for catering Christmas morning events or Dry January previews.

What ever you do this Christmas please drink responsibly, Ho Ho Ho !

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