Non-Alcoholic Aperol Spritz (2 Ingredients, 5 Minutes)
This non-alcoholic Aperol spritz has just two ingredients, Lyre’s Italian Spritz and sparkling water, and it takes 5 minutes to make. Pour it over ice, add an orange slice, and you’ve got that bitter citrus spritz flavor with no alcohol at all. It’s the one I make for holiday parties, date night, or any night I want a spritz without the alcohol. Just make sure everything is chilled!
I love an Aperol spritz, partly because it’s naturally low in alcohol. But I wanted a version for the times I want no alcohol at all, and a lot of my pregnant friends missed having them, so I got to work! I’ve tried a lot of non-alcoholic spirits, and many of them are WAY too sweet. Think of non-alcoholic wine, which tastes like pure sugar. I was hesitant about Lyre’s Italian Spritz at first, but it has the most natural flavor of any I’ve tried, with real Italian citrus and a nice bitter edge. Serve it with my Pesto Bruschetta with Marinated Tomatoes or my Fried Sicilian Arancini with Ground Beef and Peas, and find more drink recipes here.
Ingredients
Testing Notes
There are a couple of things you should know before you make this non-alcoholic Aperol spritz. First, chill everything! Don’t just rely on a few ice cubes to cool things down. I found that chilled Lyre’s and chilled sparkling water make a big difference in the taste. Second, stick to the ratio: 2 ounces (60 ml) of Lyre’s and 4 ounces (120 ml) of sparkling water over ice. That keeps the bitter Italian citrus flavor bright instead of watered down.
Step by Step Instructions
- Fill a wine glass with ice.
2. Pour in 2 ounces (60 ml) of chilled Lyre’s Italian Spritz.
3. Top with 4 ounces (120 ml) of chilled sparkling water and give it a gentle stir.
4. Garnish with an orange slice and serve right away.
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Non-Alcoholic Aperol Spritz (2 Ingredients, 5 Minutes)
Equipment
- Tall glass, wine glass, or balloon glass
- Spoon or stirrer
Ingredients
- Ice cubes
- 2 ounces 60 ml Lyre’s Italian Spritz
- 4 ounces Sparkling water
- Orange slice or citrus peel for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.Ice cubes
- Pour 2 ounces (60 ml) of Lyre’s Italian Spritz over the ice.2 ounces 60 ml Lyre’s Italian Spritz
- Top up the glass with sparkling water.4 ounces Sparkling water
- Gently stir the ingredients together.
- Garnish with an orange slice or citrus peel.Orange slice or citrus peel
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing non-alcoholic Aperol Spritz!