Aperol Spritz Recipe
This Aperol Spritz Recipe is your ticket to a bright, Italian-style summer cocktail that’s effortlessly refreshing and wonderfully bitter-sweet.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Aperol bitter-orange aperitif; Campari swap for bolder bitterness
- 3 oz Prosecco Italian sparkling wine; try La Marca or Mionetto
- 1 oz soda water Schweppes or Pellegrino work great
- Ice cubes large ones melt slower—keeps drink chill without dilution
- Orange slice, for garnish blood orange in fall; classic Valencia in summer
Instructions
- Pop your wine glass into the freezer for 5–10 minutes—cold glass equals extra refreshment.
- Fill the glass about three-quarters full with large ice cubes (they melt slowly and look elegant).
- Measure 2 oz of Aperol with a jigger and pour it over the ice; you’ll love how it coats each cube in that sunset hue.
- Tilt the glass slightly and gently stream in 3 oz of Prosecco—this keeps those bubbles alive.
- Add 1 oz of soda water for a delicate fizz; if you prefer a stronger spritz, cut back to a half ounce.
- Use a bar spoon to give it one or two slow stirs—this blends without knocking out the sparkle.
- Slide in an orange wheel or twist a peel over the top to release aromatic oils. Serve immediately.
Notes
– Ratio Matters: I found that 3:2:1 hits the sweet-bitter spot every time. Too much soda, and you lose the color; too little, and it tastes heavy.
– Glassware Choice: A large stemmed wine glass shows off the coral color and lets you swirl in the aromas.
– Carbonation Tip: If your Prosecco goes flat, buy Italian deli-style sparkling water and add half the bubbles yourself.
– Seasonal Twist: In autumn, swap Valencia oranges for blood oranges, and add a rosemary sprig for extra aroma.
– Glassware Choice: A large stemmed wine glass shows off the coral color and lets you swirl in the aromas.
– Carbonation Tip: If your Prosecco goes flat, buy Italian deli-style sparkling water and add half the bubbles yourself.
– Seasonal Twist: In autumn, swap Valencia oranges for blood oranges, and add a rosemary sprig for extra aroma.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal
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