Sparkling Apple Cider Spritz

A refreshing cocktail perfect for a fall dinner party, girls night, or at-home date night.

By @maggiemball

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups vodka
• 3 cups apple cider
• 0.5 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 0.5 cup maple syrup
• 0 honey crisp apple slices
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 bottle chilled prosecco
• 1 cup sparkling water
• 0 ice
• 0 cinnamon stick
• 0 sprig of rosemary
• 0 lemon slice

Instructions

1. Combine vodka, apple cider, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a large container.
2. Chill the mixture in the fridge until ready to serve.
3. Just before serving, add honey crisp apple slices to the chilled mixture.
4. Add cinnamon sticks to the mixture.
5. Mix in a bottle of chilled prosecco.
6. Add sparkling water to the mixture.
7. Mix the entire cocktail mixture thoroughly.
8. Pour the cocktail over ice in serving glasses.
9. Garnish each serving with a cinnamon stick, a sprig of rosemary, and a lemon slice.
10. Serve and enjoy your Sparkling Apple Cider Spritz!