Black Pepper Free Herbal Aperol Spritz with Fresh Herbs
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2 servings
For the herb simple syrup
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary (about 4 inches each)
- 4 fresh basil leaves
For the spritz
- 3 oz aperol
- 4 oz prosecco, chilled
- 2 oz club soda, chilled
- 1–2 tbsp herb simple syrup (from above), or to taste
- ice cubes, as needed
For serving
- 2 orange slices, for garnish
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Add the rosemary sprigs and basil leaves, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup steep for 15 minutes, until the herb flavor is pronounced. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a small jar or bowl, pressing the herbs lightly to extract their oils; discard the solids.
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