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Aperol Spritz Punch Cocktail

It’s time – time to take a break. As in a Spritz Break. Or better yet, an Aperol Spritz Punch Cocktail, which is fit for a crowd!

Aperol Spritz Punch

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Aperol spritz punch is a twist on the classic 3-2-1 Spritz recipe but made with blood orange soda and homemade strawberry vodka, and, if you make a whole punch bowl, it turns into a 5-4-3-2-1 recipe! This is the ideal recipe for summer entertaining when you want to batch drinks instead of making cocktails to order. 

This summer I’ve been entertaining a lot and wanted a twist on the Spritz that I could mix by the batch and serve from happy hour to dinner hour without a worry. I’m talking a summer punch. We rarely see punch during the warmer months and I think it’s time we change that, starting with this Aperol Spritz Punch recipe.

Recipe Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this Aperol spritz punch recipe:

  • Strawberries
  • Vodka
  • Prosecco or other dry sparkling wine
  • Aperol
  • Blood orange soda
  • Club soda or seltzer water
  • Ice cubes or ice block

How To Make Aperol Spritz Punch

These are the instructions to make this recipe:

  1. Make The Strawberry Vodka: Combine the vodka and half of the strawberries in a glass jar or stainless steel airtight container and set aside for at least 12 hours.
    The vodka is ready when it is bright red and tastes like strawberries. Discard the berries and keep the vodka in an airtight container until ready to use.
  2. Make The Aperol Spritz Punch: In a large serving bowl, combine Prosecco, Aperol, Blood Orange soda, sparkling water, and 1 cup of the strawberry vodka. Stir in the orange slices and remaining strawberries.
    Add the ice block or ice cubes and serve with a rosette of orange peel.

What To Serve With This

This is a recipe that’s festive, fun, and really easy to make. Just like the classic Spritz, this is a low octane cocktail so it won’t overwhelm you in strength but it still has great flavor. Here is what to serve with it:

Now, go stock up on all your cooking essentials, then head into the kitchen, make this, and share it with us by tagging @saltandwind and #swsociety on social!

Frequently Asked Questions

Aperol Spritz Punch is a larger-scale, party-friendly version of the classic Aperol Spritz cocktail. It combines Aperol, Prosecco, soda water, and often includes additional ingredients like citrus fruits or herbs for flavor. It's a popular, refreshing drink, ideal for gatherings and celebrations.

It's best to make Aperol Spritz Punch close to serving time to maintain its fizz and freshness. However, you can prepare the fruit garnishes in advance and chill the Aperol, Prosecco, and soda water.

Aperol Spritz Punch pairs wonderfully with light appetizers, seafood, and Italian dishes like bruschetta, olives, cheese boards, and light pasta dishes. Its citrusy and slightly bitter profile complements a variety of Mediterranean and summer-inspired cuisines.

Aperol Spritz Punch Cocktail Recipe
Aperol Spritz Punch Cocktail Recipe

Aperol Spritz Punch Cocktail Recipe

In the summer months, our go-to aperitivo drink is The Classic Spritz but we've been entertaining a lot and wanted a twist on the Spritz that I could mix by the batch like this Summer Break Aperol Spritz Punch recipe.
4.6 from 8 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 20 servings
Calories 254 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Strawberry Vodka:

  • 2 pounds strawberries hulled and halved, divided
  • 2 cups vodka

For The Aperol Spritz Punch:

  • 5 cups [just under 2 (750ml)] bottle chilled Prosecco or other dry sparkling wine
  • 4 cups Aperol
  • 3 cups blood orange soda
  • 2 cups chilled club soda or seltzer water
  • 1 cup strawberry vodka

For Serving:

  • 4 oranges thinly sliced
  • Strips of orange peel without any white pith, for garnish (optional)
  • Ice cubes or ice block (see note below)

Instructions
 

  • Make The Strawberry Vodka: Combine the vodka and half of the strawberries (about 1 pound) in a glass jar or stainless steel airtight container and set aside for at least 12 hours.
    The vodka is ready when it is bright red and tastes like strawberries. Discard the berries and keep the vodka in an airtight container until ready to use.
    TIP: The vodka can be made up to one week in advance.
  • Make The Aperol Spritz Punch: In a large serving bowl, combine Prosecco, Aperol, Blood Orange soda, sparkling water, and 1 cup of the strawberry vodka. Stir in the orange slices and remaining strawberries.
    Add the ice block or ice cubes and serve with a rosette of orange peel (simply some orange peel twisted on itself into a rose shape), if desired. 
    TIP: Make an ice block the day before serving by filling a loaf pan with water and freezing it. If you don't have a punch bowl, instead fill muffin pans with water and use these large rounds of ice in a pitcher.

PERSONAL NOTES

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 139IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Aperitivo, aperol cocktails, Fancy drink
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