There is nothing I long for during warm days more than a nice chilled cocktail, and among my all-time favorites, the one whose name lights my smile is the Ninja Slushi Aperol Spritz. It is just so effervescent, citrusy, slightly bitter, and enormously refreshing. This is a beautiful recipe to me: turning a classical Italian spritz into a frozen treat, which is very summertime in a glass. This is also so easy to whip up with a blender!

What is Ninja Slushi Aperol Spritz All About?

The Ninja Slushi Aperol Spritz is what it is because it does not resemble an Aperol Spritz, an Italian cocktail. Instead of pouring Aperol, Prosecco, and soda water on ice, you put them all in the blender with ice for a smooth, airy slushy effect. The result is a vibrant orange liquid that is fair game in taste-it’s tangy, light on bitterness, and crisply fizzy without going overboard. An atmosphere reminiscent of lying around a sunny terrace somewhere in Italy.

Ingredients

Liquor & fizz:

1 cup Aperol
2 cups Prosecco (chilled)
1/2 cup soda water (sparkling water works too)

For blending:

2 cups ice cubes

Optional garnish:

Orange slices
Fresh mint

Instructions

A blender is required to prepare the drink with Aperol, prosecco, soda water, and ice.
Blend on high until smooth and slushy.
Check for consistency; add extra ice if you prefer a thicker drink or more soda water if you’re after something lighter.
Pour into chilled glasses.
An orange wheel or sprig of mint would look great as a garnish.

Storage Tips

Serve while it’s still bubbly and slushy.
If you need to prepare in advance, freeze the blended drink for up to 2 hours and blend it quickly right at serving time.

Serving Suggestions

Serve in stemmed wine glasses for classic spritz cred.
Paper straws will add a fun, party-ready vibe.
Salty snacks like olives, chips, or bruschetta are the perfect accompaniment.

Pro Tips & Variations

Simple syrup makes for a sweeter version.
Prosecco can be easily substituted for sparkling rosé, making for a fruitier cocktail.
Feel free to toss in some frozen strawberries or peaches before blending for an extra-fruity twist.

FAQs

1. Is Ninja Slushi Aperol Spritz very bitter?

It has a slight bitterness from Aperol, but it’s balanced out by the Prosecco and soda.

2. Is it possible to make it alcohol-free?

It is. Use an alcohol-free sparkling wine and a bitter orange soda to replace the Aperol.

3. Is it necessary to use Prosecco?

By all conventions, yes, but cava or any dry sparkling wine would work beautifully too.

4. Can I dilute it a bit?

Certainly, just top it off with soda and ice and it’s cooked.

Try It!

This Ninja Slushi Aperol Spritz is the most refreshing, colorful, and tasty frozen cocktail: It’s super easy to make and really convenient for your summer get-togethers, impressing everyone who has the opportunity to enjoy it. Just blend one up, take a sip, and mostly have Italy flown to your home!