frozen aperol spritz

How to Make A Frozen Aperol Spritz Granita

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Prep time: 3 minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Aperol
  • 8 oz dry prosecco
  • 4 oz fresh orange juice
  • 2 oz simple syrup
  • Orange slices (garnish)

Instructions

  1. Combine Aperol, prosecco, orange juice, and simple syrup in a shallow baking dish. Stir gently to combine — avoid over-stirring to preserve some bubbles.
  2. Place in the freezer. After 45 minutes, scrape the mixture with a fork, breaking up any ice crystals forming at the edges.
  3. Repeat every 30–45 minutes for 3 hours total until you have a fluffy, slushy granita.
  4. Spoon into chilled glasses and garnish with an orange slice. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make-ahead: The granita can be made up to 24 hours ahead. If it freezes solid, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, then re-scrape. 

Texture: The goal is icy and slushy, not frozen solid, frequent scraping is the key. 

Serve in a wine glass for the full Aperol Spritz experience.

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