Cheers to Friday, friends! As the summer heat kicks in and the weekend vibes roll through, we’re popping the top on a refreshing, Southern-inspired cocktail that’s as charming as a Shem Creek evening: the Charleston Sunset Spritz.
🌇 What Is It?
A low-alcohol, citrusy, and slightly floral cocktail that captures the essence of a Lowcountry sunset — bright, crisp, and easy to sip on the porch, poolside, or with a seafood boil.
🍊 Ingredients:
- 2 oz Aperol
- 3 oz Prosecco or dry sparkling wine
- 1 oz grapefruit juice (fresh-squeezed if possible)
- 1 splash elderflower tonic (or plain soda water)
- Slice of blood orange or grapefruit for garnish
- Fresh thyme or rosemary sprig (optional, but adds aroma!)
🧊 Directions:
- Fill a stemmed wine glass with ice.
- Add Aperol and grapefruit juice.
- Pour in the Prosecco gently and top with tonic or soda.
- Stir once to combine, garnish with citrus and herbs.
- Snap a pic, tag @iacofanoscatering, and enjoy!
🌴 Pair With:
- Shrimp cocktail or crab dip
- Charcuterie with Southern favorites (pimento cheese, country ham)
- Citrus-marinated grilled chicken skewers
✨ Bonus:
Want a zero-proof version? Swap Aperol with a splash of blood orange Italian soda and add a dash of bitters for complexity.
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