Frozen Aperol Spritz
A frozen Aperol spritz with Aperol, prosecco and orange juice — the Italian aperitivo as a summer slush. Batch sizes for Margaritaville machines.
Jump to recipe ↓The Aperol spritz is Italy’s classic summer aperitivo.
Frozen, it becomes a bittersweet orange slush.
Frozen Aperol Spritz recipe
Ingredients (3 drinks)
- 4½ oz Aperol
- 6 oz prosecco
- 2 oz orange juice
- ½ oz simple syrup (paid link)
Plus: a full ice reservoir. Garnish: Orange slice, splash of soda. Glass: Wine glass.
Instructions
- Fill the ice reservoir.
- Add Aperol, orange juice and syrup, then pour the prosecco down the side last.
- Run the cycle.
- Top each glass with a splash of soda and an orange slice.
How much to make in your machine
Every Margaritaville frozen concoction maker is designed around a particular volume of liquid — the shaver portions ice for it. The table scales this recipe to the margarita liquid volume printed in each model’s manual (Key West DM1000 / DM1946 3 × 12 oz drinks: 9.75 fl oz; Bahamas DM0500 / Fiji DM2000 3 × 12 oz drinks: 13 fl oz; Tahiti DM3000 per 24 oz jar: 8.67 fl oz; Bali DM3500 half chamber: 11 fl oz; Bali DM3500 full chamber: 22 fl oz). Amounts are rounded to the nearest ¼ or ⅓ oz.
| Ingredient | Key West DM1000 / DM19463 × 12 oz drinks | Bahamas DM0500 / Fiji DM20003 × 12 oz drinks | Tahiti DM3000per 24 oz jar | Bali DM3500half chamber | Bali DM3500full chamber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aperol | 3⅓ oz | 4½ oz | 3 oz | 3¾ oz | 7⅔ oz |
| prosecco | 4½ oz | 6 oz | 4 oz | 5 oz | 10¼ oz |
| orange juice | 1½ oz | 2 oz | 1⅓ oz | 1⅔ oz | 3⅓ oz |
| simple syrup | ⅓ oz | ½ oz | ⅓ oz | ½ oz | ¾ oz |
Scaling is our calculation, not a manufacturer recipe. Fruit- and ice-cream-heavy drinks vary more; adjust with the Shave Only / Blend Only controls. The Key West DM1900 isn’t listed because we haven’t verified its manual yet.
Machine notes for this drink
- This batch uses about 13 fl oz of liquid for 3 drinks. If your drink comes out watery, the manuals’ first fix is to follow the recipe volumes or manually shave more ice; if it’s too stiff, add liquid and Blend Only.
Why this recipe works
Classic 3:2 prosecco-to-Aperol, adjusted with orange for the freeze.
About frosé & frozen wine
Wine-based frozen drinks need more wine by volume than spirit drinks need liquor, because wine is only about 11–14% alcohol. Choose bold, fruity, low-oak wines — freezing mutes aroma and exaggerates bitterness.
Tips for the best texture
- Add prosecco last to limit foam.
- Top with soda for fizz.
- Orange slice garnish.
- Serve in big wine glasses.
- Never put anything but ice in the ice reservoir, and don’t fill the jar past its maximum line — both are warnings in every manual.
- Too thin? Hold the toggle in Shave Only for a few seconds, then Blend Only to mix it in. Too thick? Add an ounce of liquid and Blend Only.
Serving & make-ahead
Garnish with orange slice, splash of soda and serve in a wine glass. Wine slushes melt faster than spirit-based ones, so pour into chilled stemless glasses and serve right away. Keep the wine in the fridge until the last minute. Leftover frosé or sangria slush can go in a covered container in the freezer for a day; give it a stir or a short Blend Only before serving.
Variations
- Campari: Use Campari for a bitter version.
- Grapefruit: Use grapefruit juice.
- Limoncello: Use limoncello.
Mocktail swap
Use non-alcoholic aperitif and sparkling water.
Shop the ingredients
- Monin Pure Cane Syrup (simple syrup), 750 ml (paid link)
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Frequently asked questions
Foams?
Add prosecco last.
Strength?
Low to moderate.
Other bubbly?
Cava works.
How much ice should I put in the machine?
Fill the ice reservoir with ice cubes — the machine shaves the amount it needs for the cycle (dial models size it to the 1, 2 or 3-drink setting). The manuals recommend ice that has been out of the freezer for 10–15 minutes.
Will this work in a regular blender?
Yes — add about 1½–2 cups of ice per 12 oz drink and blend until smooth. The texture will be coarser than shaved ice.
Please drink responsibly. Alcoholic recipes are for adults of legal drinking age (21+ in the US). Never drink and drive.
