This Cherry Spritz recipe is the next installment in our series aimed to get you ready for spritz season! This drink balances the classic bitter flavors of a spritz perfectly with tart cherry juice and grenadine for sweetness. Top it with Prosecco and soda water for bubbles and you’ve got a refreshing bittersweet aperitif to help you beat the heat!

a glass full of a cherry spritz garnished with cherries and a lime wedge

Why You’ll Love This Cherry Spritz Recipe

We’ve been on a spritz rampage! I can’t get enough of our Lambrusco spritz, and our frozen strawberry Aperol spritz is going to be so refreshing when the heat of the summer hits! Today we’re sharing our tart cherry spritz recipe which is a bright summery cocktail that’ll make your mouth water!

We cut the bitterness of the Aperol with tart cherry juice and sweet grenadine syrup, which is perfect with a dash of prosecco and soda water. Garnish it with some juicy cherries and a lime wedge – enjoy!

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Ingredients

These ingredients come together to make the most delicious flavor combo. The tart cherry juice with lime and the sweetness of grenadine pairs perfectly with the more bitter Aperol! And don’t forget your bubbles!

limes, grenadine, tart cherry juice, cherries, aperol, prosecco, and soda water

Tart cherry juice
Fresh lime juice
Grenadine
Aperol
Prosecco
Soda Water
Lime wedge + cherries for garnish

Benefits of Tart Cherry Juice

It’s super nutrient-dense!
A lot of people use tart cherry juice for nighttime cocktails or mocktails because it has a bit of melatonin in it. This spritz might be your new favorite nightcap!
Tart cherry is full of immune-boosting antioxidants!
It’s anti-inflammatory – who doesn’t love that?

How to Make a Cherry Spritz

adding soda water to the top of the spritz and then stirring it in a full glass

Start by filling a large wine glass with ice, and then add your cherry juice, lime juice, grenadine, and Aperol. Mix everything together and then top it with Prosecco and a splash of soda water.

garnishing a glass of cherry spritz with a lime wedge

What Pairs Well With a Spritz

A fig and prosciutto crostini is the ideal nibbly to enjoy as you’re sipping on this sweet-tart cocktail!
There’s no appetizer like cheese! Try this goat cheese bruschetta for a cheesy, crunchy, fresh snack.
Blue cheese stuffed olives are a chic and elegant Italian app. I’m obsessed!
This blueberry goat cheese dip will add a fruity addition to your spread of appetizers.
For more of an Italian flair, this melon and mozzarella cheeseboard is simple and delicious.
Want something that you can just pop in the air fryer and then pop in your mouth? Try these easy air fryer pigs in a blanket!

FAQs

What’s the formula for a spritz recipe?

The classic formula for a spritz is prosecco, Aperol, and soda water, but then you can add whatever you want! Add whatever flavors sound good to you and then give it a fun name!

What can I use instead of Aperol?

If you need a substitute for Aperol, you should go for a similar bitter aperitif. Something like Campari, Lillet, or an aperitivo would be good!

a cherry spritz surrounded by the ingredients

More Cherry Recipes To Try

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