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Ice creams and sorbets, Yum · 24 June 2020

Aperol and blood orange sorbet

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Imagine sitting at a table with a wonderful view over the Grand Canal in Venice in the late summer sun, watching the gondolas while sipping an Aperol Spritz. Yes, I miss it too. Well, now you can have at least the taste at home with this Aperol and blood orange sorbet. And let me tell you, it is good!

Short & sweet: run down on Aperol and blood orange sorbet

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What is Aperol?

Aperol is an Italian bitter aperitif, made of rhubarb and herbs and roots. It was first made just over 100 years ago in Padua, Italy. It is bright orange and is most often used to make an Aperol spritz. It is similar to Campari, but less bitter and with less alcohol (only 11%).

Fun fact: Aperol sold in Germany has a higher alcohol content there is no deposit to pay on glass bottles where the alcohol content is 15% or higher.

Aperol spritz in a glass with a blue and white striped straw (white background)

How should you drink Aperol?

The name Aperol derives from the French term apero – which means aperitif. It is, therefore, quite literally the perfect aperitif. And the best way to have Aperol is in an Aperol Spritz. It is the quintessential Italian holiday drink!

To make an aperol spritz, fill a large wine glass with ice then add:

  • 60 ml Aperol
  • 90 ml prosecco and
  • enough soda water to fill the glass.

Garnish with a slice of orange and enjoy!

It is best served with cicchetti or small dishes, such as small sandwiches, olives, crisps and small portions of local dishes. I have had it served most often with green olives (sometimes stuffed with almonds) and crisps.

Aperol and blood orange sorbet – Aperol spritz in a sorbet

This Aperol and blood orange sorbet was so good, I was transported back to the canals in Venice with the first mouthful. And then as a sorbet cocktail, it just made me want to melt after a bad day.

I will have to make more soon – there have been a few bad days recently.

This was sooo easy, it literally only took a few minutes of work and some waiting. Pour almost all the ingredients in a saucepan. Stir until the sugar dissolves (about 2 minutes). Allow to cool overnight or for a few hours at least. Add the Aperol and freeze.

Aperol and blood orange sorbet in a bowl

Don’t add too much Aperol

Although tempting, try not to pour too much Aperol into the mix. The alcohol in the Aperol will prevent the sorbet from freezing. While it will still taste good, the Aperol and blood orange sorbet will be very sloppy and difficult to scoop.

If you don’t have or don’t like Aperol, you can use another alcohol, like Campari or Lemoncello. As both have about double the amount of alcohol, only use 1/4 of a cup of each to ensure that your sorbet still freezes.

If you don’t have blood orange juice, use regular orange juice.

A bowl of delicious Aperol and blood orange sorbet

To churn, or not to churn, that is the question

I prefer the consistency that you achieve with an ice cream maker for this recipe. I use my Kitchenaid stand mixer with the ice cream attachment. I like the fact that I don’t have YET ANOTHER machine to find space for in the cupboard (which already has the hand mixer, blender, immersion blender, juicer, toaster, coffee machine, sandwich maker, coffee grinder and food processor). The bowl of the ice cream attachment lives in the freezer, ready for use, and the paddle fits in the bowl with the other attachments.

However, if even if you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can still make this Aperol and blood orange sorbet (you do not want to miss out on this one just because you don’t have an ice cream maker!). Follow these tips:

  1. Add a little less Aperol – 1/3 of a cup – as the alcohol in Aperol will prevent the sorbet from freezing.
  2. Pour the mix into a flat, freezer-proof dish for freezing, preferably one made of metal or glass (plastic insulates too well) and cover with a lid or plastic wrap.
  3. Remove the container from the freezer after about 1 hour and give it a good stir to help with consistency and prevent icicles. Return it to the freezer.
  4. Try not to eat too much at this stage!
  5. Remove the container again after another hour and repeat – you may have to do this another 1 or 2 times until the Aperol and blood orange sorbet has reached a good frozen consistency.
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A bowl of Aperol and blood orange sorbet and slices of orange

Aperol and blood orange sorbet

A refreshing and fun treat for adults to reminisce about a trip to Italy while we are all unable to travel.
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Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • heat-proof bowl
  • Ice cream maker
  • freezer container
  • stemmed aperitif glasses
  • ice cream scoop

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups of blood orange juice approximately 6 oranges
  • Squeeze of a lemon
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup Aperol

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients except the Aperol in a saucepan and warm over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from the heat, pour into a heat-proof container with a lid and place in the refrigerator to cool completely (preferably overnight).
  • Once chilled, add the Aperol and mix well.
  • Pour the mixture into the bowl of an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until a uniform frozen consistency is reached (about 30 minutes). Transfer to an ice cream container and freeze for 2 hours before serving.

Notes

If you don’t like Aperol, omit it or use a different liquor, such as Campari or Lemoncello.
Serve as is, or as an adult float in a pool of prosecco. Yum!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 175.71kcalCarbohydrates: 36.13gProtein: 0.58gFat: 0.17gSaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 1.54mgPotassium: 165.33mgFiber: 0.17gSugar: 29.12gVitamin A: 165.33IUVitamin C: 41.33mgCalcium: 9.09mgIron: 0.17mg
Keyword gelato, homemade ice cream, No churn ice cream
Have you tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Aperol and blood orange sorbet in a glass with prosecco, a slice or orange and a blender and white striped straw

How to enjoy your Aperol and blood orange sorbet

There are two recommended ways to eat this delicious sorbet:

  1. A scoop in a bowl or cup. I find it is one sorbet that does not really suit a cone. It just does not taste right.
  2. In a glass – preferably a wide champagne glass – topped with sparkling wine or Prosecco if you can get it.

Either way, this Aperol spritz sorbet is just what you need this Summer. Trust me. And it really is the easiest and quickest recipe to make and it is perfect after a long day.

You need to make this Aperol and blood orange sorbet this summer

This sorbet is:

  • extremely easy to make
  • takes almost no effort or time
  • is delicious and refreshing and
  • will transport your tastebuds to a little trattoria overlooking the canals of Venice at sunset.

It is the perfect summer sorbet recipe and the one that you definitely must make this summer. You will thank me for it.

This is the final ice cream in this year’s Ice ice, Baby series. Be sure to check out our other recipes. Let us know if you make any of them too!

Have you tried them all? Have you found a new favourite?

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Comments

  1. Valerie says

    24 June 2020 at 2:38 pm

    I loooooove aperol! I spent last summer drinking only Aperol Spritz! So I really gotta try this recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Cate says

      25 June 2020 at 4:41 am

      This sounds DELICIOUS! You had me at sorbet and alcohol haha!

      Reply
      • Rachael Matthews says

        25 June 2020 at 12:14 pm

        It sounds like it DEFINITELY one you have to make then Cate!

        Reply
  2. Iryna @ Mindful Points says

    24 June 2020 at 3:27 pm

    Looks like a great combination! I already feel the smell of orange, mmm… Thanks for sharing the recipe, perfect timing for the summer! 🙂

    Reply
    • Rachael Matthews says

      24 June 2020 at 4:46 pm

      I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  3. Mylinh says

    24 June 2020 at 4:06 pm

    It looks sooooo delicious! I’m not familiar with Aperol but will add it o my list of things to try this summer.

    Reply
    • Rachael Matthews says

      24 June 2020 at 4:47 pm

      If you can’t find Aperol (it is not always easy to get), try the recipe with whatever liquor you would normally add to orange juice. Just reduce the amount of the alcohol depending on its strength. Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Jenny says

    24 June 2020 at 5:13 pm

    I’ve never tried Aperol, but I will. The spritzer would be the perfect summer pool deck beverage. And sorbet, nothing less than dreamy. I’m inspired.

    Reply
    • Rachael Matthews says

      24 June 2020 at 5:48 pm

      I’m inspired by your pool deck idea!

      Reply
  5. Linda Purcell says

    24 June 2020 at 7:39 pm

    This looks yummy. I love blood oranges not only for their taste but for their deep color. Will have to try this one.

    Reply
    • Rachael Matthews says

      25 June 2020 at 1:07 am

      The Aperol compliments that colour perfectly!

      Reply
  6. just luve says

    24 June 2020 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    Aperol is so versatile. Thanks so much for the sorbet recipe, a perfect share for the current heatwave!

    Reply
    • Rachael Matthews says

      25 June 2020 at 1:05 am

      I enjoyed the last of ours yesterday evening after a rather warm day – definitely recommended!

      Reply
  7. Nkem says

    7 August 2020 at 1:34 pm

    I love the idea of this! I have good memories of Aperol spritz when I dod a backpacking trip in Europe some years ago. It can be a heavy flavor but it is also refreshing!

    Reply
    • Rachael Matthews says

      7 August 2020 at 8:44 pm

      Make some and sit down and look through the photos of your trip! It will bring back soooo many memories!

      Reply
  8. Cathy says

    7 August 2020 at 2:27 pm

    This sounds soooo good! I’ve been missing my trips to Italy so this will definitely help! Cannot wait to try!! 😍

    Reply
    • Rachael Matthews says

      7 August 2020 at 8:43 pm

      This will definitely help with wanderlust!

      Reply
  9. Lidia Y De La Cruz says

    7 August 2020 at 2:54 pm

    Yes! I love me an adult cocktail that can look like “Oj”

    Reply
    • Rachael Matthews says

      7 August 2020 at 8:43 pm

      If you swap the blood orange juice for regular OJ, it will look even more like just fruit juice… in case you need camouflage!

      Reply
  10. Tricia says

    7 August 2020 at 4:11 pm

    This sounds and looks delicious! I need to try this. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Danielle says

    7 August 2020 at 7:42 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! This sounds absolutely delish!! Can’t wait to try, perfect for a hot summer night! Thanks for sharing – Danielle

    Reply
    • Rachael Matthews says

      7 August 2020 at 8:40 pm

      It is perfect for summer nights!

      Reply

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