If you loved my Winter Cranberry Aperol Spritz, you’re sure to love this take on the classic drink for the holiday season.

It’s bright, bubbly and easy to make with just 4 key ingredients.

While the classic aperol spritz is generally enjoyed in the summer season, with a few seasonal swaps you get a fresh take that’s lovely for the winter season.

The citrusy aperol pairs beautifully with the tangy pomegranate juice and bubbly prosecco; it’s a perfectly balanced holiday cocktail that everyone will love!

why you’ll love this pomegranate aperol spritz

• You only need 4 ingredients to make this holiday cocktail!
• You can easily make a larger batch for when you’re entertaining guests.
• It only takes 5 minutes to prepare.
• Make it festive for the season by adding a sprig of fresh rosemary, a slice of sweet orange and pomegranate seeds.

ingredients needed to make this pomegranate spritz

Aperol: aperol is definitely the key to this aperol spritz! It’s a delicious Italian liqueur that serves as the perfect base for this spritz cocktail.

Prosecco: prosecco brings all the beautiful bubbles to this aperol spritz recipe.

Pomegranate Juice: the pomegranate flavor is the key to this drink so make sure to use the entire 2oz of pomegranate juice.

Club Soda: you’ll need to add a splash of club soda (or you can use sparkling water!)

Optional garnishes: a slice of orange is a classic garnish for an aperol spritz; plus, I love garnishing this cocktail with a fresh rosemary sprig to bring a festive flair; finally, try adding pomegranate arils (seeds) to show off this delicious cocktail.

how to make the best pomegranate aperol spritz

Step 1: Fill a large wine glass with ice – use full ice cubes or crushed ice, it’s really up to you!. Add the aperol and pomegranate juice and stir. Pour the prosecco into the glass and top with club soda.

Step 2: Garnish with an orange wedge, a fresh sprig of rosemary and a pomegranate (arils) seeds. Enjoy!

expert tips

• I love a classic wine glass for this perfect cocktail but in a pinch a stemless wine glass will work too!
• Get festive with your garnishes! Make sure to use a rosemary sprig and an orange slice.
• Want to make a larger batch? Simply multiply the recipe by how many guests you’re serving and mix all of the cocktail ingredients together in a pitcher. Serve by pouring this perfect drink into glasses for guests and garnish before enjoying.

common questions

Can I use something other than prosecco?
Aperol spritz is traditionally made with prosecco, but you can use cava or champagne if you don’t have prosecco on hand!

What if I only have campari on hand?
In a pinch you can use campari instead of aperol. But, just note campari has a slightly more bitter taste so you may want to add a bit more pomegranate juice to the cocktail.

Can I use sparkling water instead of club soda?
Yes, you can replace the club soda with an equal amount of sparkling water.

storage

This holiday cocktail is best enjoyed as soon as it’s made!

more holiday cocktail recipes to love from the blog

Winter Cranberry Aperol Spritz

Spiced Winter Punch | The Perfect Cocktail for the Holidays

Winter Spiced Kombucha Punch

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The Best Pomegranate Aperol Spritz Holiday Cocktail

This pomegranate aperol spritz is the perfect holiday cocktail! Made with just 4 ingredients, everyone will love this festive sip!

Course Drinks

Cuisine italian-inspired

Keyword aperol spritz

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cocktail

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 2 oz aperol
• 3 oz prosecco
• 2 oz pomegranate juice
• 1 oz club soda or sparkling water
• For garnish: Orange wedge, fresh rosemary and pomegranate arils

Instructions

• Fill a large wine glass with ice - use full ice cubes or crushed ice, it's really up to you!. Add the aperol and pomegranate juice and stir. Pour the prosecco into the glass and top with club soda.  
• Garnish with an orange wedge, a fresh sprig of rosemary and a pomegranate (arils) seeds. Enjoy!

Notes

• If you don’t have prosecco, champagne, cava or sparkling rosé will also do the trick!
• Making a larger batch: want to make a large batch when entertaining guests? Just multiply the recipe by the number of guests and mix all the ingredients together in a pitcher. Then simply pour the finished cocktail into glasses and serve.

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This 3 ingredient cocktail is perfect for the season.

If you love a Negroni or Aperol Spritz, you’re sure to enjoy sipping on this spritz this summer!

Traditionally this is served as a pre-dinner cocktail made with Prosecco and an orange slice, but I’m mixing it up for the summer with Sparkling Rosé and lemon!

This spritz is lovely served in a rocks cocktail glass but you could also try a coupe or wine glass to mix things up.

What’s in a Campari Rosé Spritz

Campari: A herbaceous Liquor with slightly bitter notes that pair well with Rosé

Sparkling Rosé: The sparkling rosé is key to make this cocktail fizzy and bubbly. Try to use a drier rosé if available. If not, that’s ok too!

Club soda: Just to top things off and bring the simple ingredients together.

Garnish: Add a lemon slice or lemon peel twist or you could even add a slice of strawberry to bring out the summer flavours even more.

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Campari Rosé Spritz

Made with just 3 ingredients, this Campari Rosé Spritz is a beautiful, vibrant cocktail made for the summer season.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword summer cocktail

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cocktail

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 2 oz campari
• 3 oz dry sparkling rosé
• 1 oz club soda
• lemon slice or lemon peel twist
• ice

Instructions

• Add campari and rosé to a glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and lemon garnish of your choice.

This cocktail is lovely on it’s own but also delightful with a pre-dinner spread of appetizers like charcuterie or these mixed berry goat cheese crostini.

Or make a night out of it! Serve one of these dishes as your main course after enjoying cocktails and appetizers:

Leek and Pancetta Pasta

Easy Healthy Baked Lemon Chicken

Zucchini and Prosciutto Pizza

You’ll find me sipping on this Spritz all summer long!

Looking for more summer cocktail inspiration?

More cocktails from the blog that you might like:

Lavender French 75 Cocktail

Citrus Vodka Crush

Minty Cucumber Lime Sangria

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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Cucumber and mint are refreshing flavours and they pair perfectly with gin.

And, taking a cue from one of my other favourite cocktails, the French 75, this Spritz is topped with prosecco for a sparkling touch!

I love to make cocktails that use seasonal and fresh ingredients so this Minty Cucumber Gin Spritz fits in perfectly. The last couple of week’s we’ve been enjoying local cucumbers from our YYC Growers Harvest Box. So, I knew as soon as we started to feel the beginnings of Spring it was the perfect opportunity to use the cucumbers in a cocktail to celebrate.

If you haven’t had mint and cucumber in a cocktail yet, you’re in for a treat! The two provide the most refreshing flavours when muddled together and combined with gin.

Then, this cocktail is topped with prosecco for a perfectly bubbly sip!

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Minty Cucumber Gin Spritz

Mint and cucumber combine with gin in this refreshing cocktail that is topped with prosecco for the perfect, sparkling spritz of the Spring season!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword cocktail, spring cocktail

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2 cocktails

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 6 slices cucumber
• 10 mint leaves
• 2 ounces gin
• 8-10 ounces prosecco or other white sparkling wine
• extra mint leaves and cucumber slices for garnish
• ice

Instructions

• Add mint leaves, cucumber slices and gin to a cocktail shaker or mason jar.
• Use a muddler or wooden spoon to crush and mix mint, cucumber and gin so the flavours get released and then let sit for 5 minutes.
• Strain into two champagne flutes (or glass of your choice) and pour 4-5 ounces of prosecco into each glass.
• Add some mint leaves and fresh slices of cucumber to garnish and 1-2 ice cubes and enjoy!

This Minty Cucumber Gin Spritz is wonderful for brunch, Easter or Mother’s day. And, even just sipping in the sunshine during the Spring or Summer!

This recipe is a lovely way for me to celebrate my 4th year of blogging here on Cooking in my Genes! I can hardly believe I’ve been creating and photographing recipes to share with you for four years; it’s gone by in a flash! I’ve enjoyed every minute of this experience so far. This blog is such a lovely way to connect with you, family and friends through the love of food. So THANK YOU for all of the love and support; I truly wouldn’t be doing this without you!

So, let’s grab one of these Minty Cucumber Gin Spritz’s and CHEERS to an amazing 4 years plus more to come!

And, if you need some more Spring cocktail inspiration, check out my Grapefruit Lavender Spring Blossom Cocktail.

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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