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Christmas Spritz

The Christmas Spritz is a perfect cocktail for the holidays, with the tart flavor of cranberries and the aromatic note of rosemary.
Recipe Christmas Spritz
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Servings for 4 people

The Christmas Spritz is a perfect drink for holiday aperitivo time, keeping your guests entertained before dinner is served. Still made with a base of Prosecco, Aperol and orange juice, this Holiday Spritz stands out for the addition of cranberry juice, with its lovely deep red color and tart edge.

The Christmas Spritz Recipe is then completed by the fizz of soda water and the intense, aromatic note of rosemary, which brings out the flavor of the cocktail and creates just the right combination of colors for this festive season.

A Christmas Cocktail perfect for aperitivo, this Cranberry Spritz pairs perfectly with any buffet finger food you have in mind, refreshing the palate between bites. What’s more, it’s ready in just a few minutes, so you can also make a second round if the aperitivo goes on longer. For more Spritz Recipes, also try the Cynar Spritz, the Pirlo and the classic Spritz recipe, without forgetting the fantastic Grinch Spritz.

If you’re looking for more quick and easy Cocktail Recipes to treat your guests during the Christmas holidays, we suggest trying the White Russian and Eggnog, the traditional American Christmas Cocktail. If, instead, you’d like some ideas for Christmas Aperitivo Snacks, try making the Savory Danubio Christmas Tree (Stuffed Bread Rolls) and the cute Christmas Star Canapés.

Now get your bottles and glasses ready: today let’s serve a fresh, aromatic Christmas Spritz together.

Ingredients for 4 people

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Method

  1. To make the Christmas Spritz, combine the Prosecco, Aperol, soda water, orange juice and cranberry juice in a pitcher and stir gently with a spoon.
  2. Fill the glasses 3/4 full with ice cubes, pour in the cocktail and garnish with an orange slice, a handful of fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary. Your Christmas Spritz is ready to enjoy. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
    Christmas Spritz with cranberries and rosemary

Variations and Alternatives

If you prefer, you can make the Christmas Spritz without Aperol, replacing it with more orange and cranberry juice. To make the cocktail more aromatic, you can also add a cinnamon stick or a star anise.

Tips

To boost its citrusy aroma, you can squeeze the orange peel directly over the Christmas Spritz just before serving: the essential oils will make it even more pleasant.

Storage

The Christmas Spritz should be made and served right away, so we don’t recommend storing it.

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