Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes Pear Aperol Spritz Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 17, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Peter Ardito Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Yield: 1 drink Our autumnal take on the summer staple teams the popular Italian aperitif Aperol with hard pear cider, fresh lemon juice, and a juicy pear slice. It's the sweater set of cocktails: light enough for mild days, but cozy enough for cool nights ahead. Ingredients 1 ounce Aperol 3 ounces hard pear cider, such as Rekorderlig 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Seltzer and slice of pear (such as Bartlett), for serving Directions Fill a glass with crushed ice. Pour in Aperol, pear cider, and lemon juice. Stir, top with seltzer, and garnish with pear slice. Serve immediately. Rate it Print