If you’re looking for an easy Easter cocktail, this Passion Fruit Spritz is a fun and fresh take on the classic Aperol spritz. It comes together in just a few minutes, making it perfect for Easter brunch or any spring gathering.

For more Easter inspiration, try these Easter Egg Jello Shots, our Boozy Bunny Cocktail and our Spiked Strawberry Peeps Soda.

Passion Fruit Spritz cocktail with carrot garnish and pastel Easter eggs on spring table.

Quick Look: Passion Fruit Spritz Easter Cocktail

⏱ Prep Time:5 minutes
⏳ Total Time:5 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 1
πŸ‚ Flavor Profile: Bitter, bubbly and tropical fruit
πŸ‘Œ Difficulty: Easy, perfect for parties and special occasions.

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With tart passion fruit, the citrusy bitterness of Aperol and crisp prosecco, this Easter spritz is pure perfection and is so easy to make. It’s lovely enough for brunches, get-togethers and warm-weather hosting but also simple enough to throw together for a relaxed evening at home. I finished this passion fruit spritz with some chilled sparkling water and topped it with fresh passion fruit pulp.  Every sip is light, fruity and feels super refreshing.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Quick and easy: You can make this Easter cocktail in just a few minutes.
  • Perfect for spring entertaining: Make them for your Easter brunch or at aperitivo hour.
  • Light and breezy: Light, bubbly, and refreshing in taste.
  • Well-balanced: The perfect balance of sweet, bitter and citrusy flavors.
  • Make it a mocktail: Easily adapted into a buzz-free version.

Key Ingredients

See the recipe card for quantities.

  • Passion Fruit: Fresh passion fruit is amazing in this recipe but in a pinch you can also use bottled passion fruit juice. Bottled passion fruit juice is often a blend with other juices, so you may need to use a little more to achieve the same intensity as fresh passion fruit.
  • Aperol: For the most perfect, slightly bitter taste in your Easter cocktail.
  • Prosecco: Make sure it’s perfectly chilled when you make your recipe.
  • Sparkling Water: To top up the Easter Spritz with more fizz!
Passion Fruit Spritz cocktail with carrot ribbon garnish and fresh herbs in wine glasses.

Substitutions & Variations

  • Aperol swap: Switch the Aperol for Campari for a more bitter taste in your Easter Cocktail.
  • Prosecco alternative: Use any sparkling wine you have on hand like cava or champagne.
  • Passion fruit swap: If fresh passion fruit isn’t available, use bottled passion fruit juice. Pineapple juice or orange juice would also work.
  • Less sweet version: Add extra sparkling water and reduce the amount of Aperol.
  • Mocktail version: Swap prosecco for non-alcoholic prosecco or sparkling water and Aperol for pomegranate or cranberry juice or a non-alcoholic aperitif.
  • Garnish variations: Trade the carrot ribbons for orange slices, passion fruit shells or fresh herbs like mint or basil.

How to Make Easter Cocktail

Step 1: Halve both your passion fruit and set aside the seeds and pulp from one half.

Step 2: Strain the juice from the remaining passion fruit.

Step 3: Fill a wine glass with ice. Add the passion fruit juice, Aperol, prosecco, and a splash of sparkling water, then stir gently to combine.

Step 4: Scoop in the reserved seeds and pulp and garnish with carrot ribbons and greens if desired.

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every hour is happy with the HOPPY HOUR SPRITZ 🐰πŸ₯‚ Aperol, passion fruit, and prosecco combine for a quick and easy spritz that’s perfectly bubbly & balanced ✨ HOPPY HOUR SPRITZ (makes 1) ◻️ 2 fresh passion fruit (or 3/4 oz passion fruit juice) ◻️ 1 1/2 oz Aperol ◻️ 3-4 oz prosecco ◻️ Splash of sparkling water ◻️ Carrot ribbons and greens, for garnish 1. Cut the passion fruit in half. Reserve the seeds and pulp from one half. Strain the juice from the remaining passion fruit into a wine glass. 2. Fill the wine glass with ice. Add Aperol, prosecco and sparkling water. Stir to combine. Top the drink with the seeds and pulp from the reserved passion fruit. 3. If desired, garnish with carrot ribbons and carrot greens.

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Carolyn’s Tips for Making Easter Cocktail

  • Chill your prosecco and sparkling water beforehand to keep the drink crisp.
  • Prep ahead by straining the passion fruit juice and storing it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.Build your cocktail just before serving to keep it fresh and hold onto the bubbles.
  • Bottled passion fruit juice is often a blend with other juices, so you may need to use a little more to achieve the same intensity as fresh passion fruit.
  • For a mocktail version, swap prosecco for non-alcoholic prosecco or sparkling water and replace Aperol with pomegranate or cranberry juice or a non-alcoholic aperitif.

Easter Cocktail FAQs

What does Aperol taste like with passion fruit?

It tastes a little bitter and herby; perfect alongside the fresh tropical flavor from the passionfruit.

How do I make this Easter Cocktail less bitter?

You can lower the amount of aperol and add a little more prosecco.

Can I make this for a crowd?

Yes, multiply the ingredients and mix in a jug just before serving, then top each glass with fresh passion fruit pulp and garnish.

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Passion Fruit Spritz cocktail with carrot ribbon garnish and fresh herbs in wine glasses.
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Passion Fruit Spritz (Perfect Easter Cocktail)

Servings: 1
Prep: 5 minutes
If you’re looking for an easy Easter cocktail, this Passion Fruit Spritz is a fun and fresh take on the classic Aperol spritz. It comes together in just a few minutes, making it perfect for Easter brunch or any spring gathering.
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 fresh passion fruit, or 3/4 oz passion fruit juice
  • 1 1/2 oz Aperol
  • 3-4 oz prosecco
  • Splash of sparkling water
  • Carrot ribbons and greens, for garnish

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Cut both passion fruit in half. Reserve the seeds and pulp from one half. Strain the juice from the remaining passion fruit halves into a wine glass.
  • Fill the wine glass with ice. Add Aperol, prosecco and sparkling water. Stir to combine. Top the drink with the seeds and pulp from the reserved passion fruit.
  • If desired, garnish with carrot ribbons and carrot greens.

Notes

  • Chill your prosecco and sparkling water beforehand to keep the drink crisp.
  • Prep ahead by straining the passion fruit juice and storing it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Build your cocktail just before serving to keep it fresh and hold onto the bubbles.
  • Bottled passion fruit juice is often a blend with other juices, so you may need to use a little more to achieve the same intensity as fresh passion fruit.
  • For a mocktail version, swap prosecco for non-alcoholic prosecco or sparkling water and replace Aperol with pomegranate or cranberry juice or a non-alcoholic aperitif.
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