Winter Aperol Spritz cocktail recipe – cocktail hour

Aperol is an Italian aperitif – red/orange in colour – that’s traditionally used within spritzes. As for the taste, you can expect a citrusy-yet-bitter flavour which is made from an infusion of orange, herbs and roots. The prominent orange flavour of the drink certainly lends itself to its association with the summer months. But, oranges are also a great statement flavour throughout Winter. With this in mind, I thought why not take on the challenge of adapting this summer spritz into a wintry treat? Take a look at this wintry alternative to an Aperol Spritz.

To start my experimentation, I did a bit of research into some of the Winter Aperol Spritz recipes that were already out there. I tested out a fair few recipes but, if I’m completely honest, most of them SUCKED. They all ended up tasting almost exactly like an Aperol Spritz, which completely defeats the point of creating something new, right? Anyway, a few experiments later, I finally cracked the recipe. And here it is…