Name: The Spring Spritz (Aperol, Grapefruit Juice, Sparkling Wine Spritzer Cocktail)
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: 2 ounces Aperol; 2 ounces sparkling white wine; 1 ounce fresh grapefruit juice (preferably ruby red); Splash of soda water; ½ grapefruit wheel (preferably ruby red: for garnish)

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As the temperature rises, our cocktails get lighter. Welcome spring with this refreshing spritz that uses Aperol, Campari’s less bitter and potent cousin.

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