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    Blackberry Aperol Spritz (recipe & video)

    February 12, 2018 By Mary 8 Comments

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    A twist on a classic Aperol Spritz
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    A Classic Aperol Spritz Recipe, with a Pacific Northwest twist.

    An Aperol Spritz is a light and refreshing Italian cocktail with the perfect balance of sweet and bitter. In this Aperol Spritz Recipe we give it new personality by adding some homemade blackberry simple syrup.

    A top down photograph of two glasses filled with Blackberry Aperol Spritz Cocktail

    Aperol Spritz, An Italian Cocktail

    Anybody who has been to the Veneto region of Northeast Italy will testify to the fact that the Aperol Spritz is *the* cocktail of the region. Shoot, many will say it’s *the* cocktail of the entire country!

    Hundreds of thousands of these refreshing drinks are sucked down daily, and for good reason.

    So I thought, with the introduction to my trip to the region last December, it was fitting to begin with a cocktail… though one with a Pacific Northwest twist.

    Aperol Spritz with a Twist

    The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the most delicious berries in the country. And the property we live on, in Oregon wine country, is surrounded by blackberry bushes. I simply can’t keep up with the amount of blackberries we have. We tend to pick several pounds at a time and freeze to use throughout the year. And frozen blackberries are perfect to make simple syrups with.

    This recipe is inspired by my trip to Italy, and all the Aperol Spritzes I enjoyed.

    And so, the Blackberry Aperol Spritz was born!

    Classic Aperol Spritz cocktail being made.

    The Classic Aperol Spritz Recipe

    If you have heard the term 3-2-1 Aperol Spritz, it is refering the ratios used to make this Italian Cocktail.

    • 3 parts Prosecco
    • 2 parts Aperol
    • 1 part club soda (or a splash)

    It is served on the rocks often in a rocks glass or standard white wine glass. Since I’m obsessed with my bubbly flutes (pictured above) so we used them, and added ice cubes after pouring. Side note, these are pretty darn remarkable to sip on while waiting for your smoked and grilled meats to finish cooking. #themoreyouknow

    Blackberry Aperol Spritz

    This cocktail uses the classic Aperol Sprit as a base, with an additional part blackberry simple syrup. The results are not only gorgeous, but delicious and equally refreshing as the original! The syrup balances out some of the bitterness from the Aperol.

    How to Make A Blackberry Aperol Spritz

    This recipe is similar to the classic, using the 3-2-1 method. However, we are going to add one more step — the blackberry syrup — making it 3-2-1-1.

    In a rocks glass or white wine glass (or bubbly flutes, if you are like me) add:

    1. 3 parts Prosecco
    2. 2 parts Aperol
    3. 1 part club soda
    4. 1 part blackberry syrup
    5. Add the ice, give it a stir, and enjoy this refreshing Italian Cocktail!
    Blackberry Aperol Spritz Cocktail

    I’d be remiss to say that this would be quite the cocktail for Valentine’s Day this weekend. I mean, that color! So fun.

    The Video

    Blackberry Aperol Spritz Recipe

    Blackberry Aperol Spritz Cocktail

    Blackberry Aperol Spritz

    A twist on a classic Aperol Spritz inspired by the Pacific Northwest. Blackberry Aperol Spritz Cocktail, made with blackberry simple syrup. 
    4.73 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time: 1 minute
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 21 minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Author: Mary Cressler | Vindulge

    Ingredients

    For the Blackberry Simple Syrup

    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup blackberries

    For the Blackberry Aperol Spritz

    • 3 parts Prosecco
    • 2 parts Aperol
    • 1 part blackberry simple syrup
    • 1 part club soda
    • Ice cubes, for serving
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    Instructions

    For the Blackberry Simple Syrup

    • In a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar, and blackberries to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes until the berries burst and the mixture thickens slightly, and you reach your desired consistency. 
    • Strain the contents into a glass jar through a very fine mesh strainer while gently pressing the fruit to extract as much of that delicious juice as possible. Discard the solids.

    For the Blackberry Aperol Spritz

    • In a rocks glass or wine glass add the Prosecco, followed by the Aperol, blackberry simple syrup, club soda, and finish by adding a few ice cubes. Garnish with fresh blackberries. 

    Notes

    Your “parts” can easily be measured in ounces, or eyeball based on size of your glass.
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    To read more on my trip to Italy check out this post on Conegliano Valdobbiadene, The home of Prosecco Superiore

    Sunset on a vineyard in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG region.

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    1. Kim says

      October 18, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      I recently had a blood orange aperol spritz and loved it
      Can’t wait to give this a try. Yum

      Reply
    2. Amber Siobhaun Hoffman says

      March 29, 2018 at 11:11 am

      Oh my, this is a must try! I’ve seen Lambrusco Spritz, and a few other varieties, but never blackberry..Sounds yum!

      Reply
    3. Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman says

      February 17, 2018 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      Berry cocktails are a favorite of mine. I love the deep, rich color in this too, Mary.

      Reply
    4. Meg says

      February 14, 2018 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      What a great PNW take on the Aperol Spritz! I’m going to make this for sure – thanks for the awesome idea!

      Reply
    5. Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:36 pm

      5 stars
      This spritz sounds so refreshing! I love blackberry cocktails!

      Reply
    6. Kelsey says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:35 pm

      What a beautiful and delicious sounding drink!

      Reply
    7. Melissa says

      February 12, 2018 at 7:59 pm

      What a great way to use blackberries. I love when they are in season and we can get a bunch at a nearby farm. This drink is something I never would have thought of and would be so nice on a spring day.

      Reply

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