These Aperol Spritz shooters are a fun, party-sized take on the classic. Bittersweet Aperol, muddled fresh orange, and a splash of sparkling wine come together in one bright, bubbly, celebratory sip.

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These Aperol Spritz shooters are a fun, party-sized way to enjoy everyone's favorite bittersweet aperitivo. They're bright, bubbly, and just a little bitter - the kind of thing I love passing around when friends come over, and I want to serve something festive without making a full round of drinks. If you love a good spritz, these deliver all that flavor in one quick, celebratory sip.

Here's what sets mine apart. Most Aperol Spritz shooters you'll find online are actually Jello shots, but I make mine as pared-down versions of the real drink, so they taste like the genuine article rather than a wobbly dessert. I start by muddling a thick slice of orange right in the shaker to pull out its fresh, fragrant oils, then shake it with Aperol and ice until cold. Poured into shot glasses and topped with a little sparkling wine, they turn out bitter and bright, dry and refreshing, all in one little glass. If you love a good frozen Aperol Spritz, this is another fun way to enjoy that same bittersweet flavor.

And they could not be easier to serve. A quick muddle, a shake, a pour into shot glasses, and a tiny orange wedge on each, and your Aperol spritz shooters are ready to hand out.

Pro Tip

Since you'll only need the tiniest splash of sparkling wine for these, I like to buy a mini bottle or two. It saves you from opening a full bottle for just a little pour, and it means every batch tastes as fresh and fizzy as the last.

Aperol Spritz Shooters

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Easy Aperol Spritz shooters made by muddling fresh orange with Aperol and topping with sparkling wine. A fun, party-sized take on the classic spritz.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings: 6 shooters

Course: Cocktail

Ingredients

1 thick slice of orange
4 ounces Aperol
2 ounces sparkling wine
Tiny orange slice to garnish

Method

Muddle the orange slice in a cocktail shaker. Add the Aperol and a scoop of ice, and shake until cold.
1 thick slice of orange, 4 ounces Aperol
Strain into 6 1-ounce shot glasses, top with sparkling wine, and garnish with a tiny orange slice.
2 ounces sparkling wine, Tiny orange slice