This Blood Orange Lambrusco Spritz is the perfect refresher for your Halloween festivities!

Can we all agree there has been a whole lot of indulging going on this season? Between Thanksgiving, the feel-good comfort food of fall, and sneaking in that early Halloween candy (guilty over here), it all adds up to…a lot. That’s why I designed this cocktail on the lighter side. The Blood Orange Lambrusco Spritz is super easy to create, and is a classy way to go ‘Halloween’ with your beverage.

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Before I get into the recipe, let’s talk a bit about Lambrusco! I was first introduced to this fizzy red wine by one of my girlfriends this summer, and instantly loved it! It’s a nice twist on a celebratory beverage: refreshing on a hot summer day, but also perfectly paired with those big, heavy Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. Read more about Lambrusco here.

Here’s how to make the Blood Orange Lambrusco Spritz:

You’ll Need:

3 oz Lambrusco
2 oz of Aperol
Splash of sparkling water
Slice of blood orange
All-Natural back licorice
Crushed ice

Directions:

Crush your ice. You can do this in a blender, or smash it in a tea towel or Ziplock bag over a hard surface.
Add ice to a big, beautiful wine glass.
Pour three ounces of Lambrusco.
Add in two ounces of Aperol.
Top off with a splash of sparkling water.
Garnish with a blood orange slice and one cube of all-natural black licorice.
Feel free to drop the licorice and blood orange directly into the drink.

photos: Dallas Curow

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