Best Apricot Spritzer Recipes

Aquavit Caraway Spritzer image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 1h

Yield 2 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons caraway seeds
1/2 cup sugar
4 ounces aquavit
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, plus 2 half-rounds of orange, for garnish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
About 3/4 cup cold club soda

Steps:

Add the caraway seeds to a dry saucepan and toast until lightly fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Turn off the heat and let steep until cool. Strain and discard any solids.
Fill a cocktail shaker and 2 rocks glasses with ice. Add the aquavit, orange juice, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons caraway syrup to the shaker and shake vigorously (save the remaining syrup for another use). Pour the drink into the glasses and top with club soda. Garnish with the orange half-rounds.

Apercot Spritz image

Provided by Danielle Centoni

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

1½ oz. Aperol
1½ to 2 oz. apricot nectar, chilled
½ oz. fresh lemon juice
2 oz. prosecco, chilled
1 oz. soda water, chilled
Thyme sprig, for garnish
Edible flowers (like chamomile blossoms), for garnish (optional)

Steps:

Fill a wine glass three quarters full with ice. Pour the Aperol, apricot nectar, lemon juice, and prosecco over the ice. Top with the soda water. Gently stir to combine. Garnish with the thyme sprig and float a few flowers on top (if using).

Apricot Spritzer image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup apricot nectar
1 bottle sparkling wine, well chilled

Steps:

Divide the apricot nectar among 4 chilled champagne flutes or coupe glasses. Top with the sparkling wine and serve immediately.