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An Aperol Spritz Cocktail made with only 3 simple ingredients, itโs the only cocktail youโll need this summer. Serve this with an antipasto platter for a true Italian aperitivo!
Aperol Spritz aka my signature drink. I wouldnโt be exaggerating if I said I basically lived off this every summer. If youโve ever been on holiday in Italy and wondered what the bright orange stuff everyone was drinking wasโฆwell itโs THIS RIGHT HERE.
In fact when in Italy you simply just have to ask for a Spritz and theyโll bring you this.
So What Is Aperol Exactly?
Aperol is an aperitif made from a mix of bitter and sweet oranges, herbs and roots and before you say blaaa I canโt stand bitter stuff, you NEED to try this! Iโve never been a fan of over the top bitter flavours but I find that Aperol is the perfect balance of savoury and sweet especially when itโs mixed with Italian bubbles!
Whatโs In An Aperol Spritz Cocktail?
There are 3 main ingredients in this Italian cocktail; Aperol, Prosecco (ooh it just got really interesting) and soda. You also need plenty of ice and sliced oranges for garnish to make it extra special.
Itโs made from 2 parts Aperol, 3 parts Prosecco and a splash of soda. Make sure you half fill your glass with ice first and then get pouring, you canโt go wrong. Make sure to stir it before serving and then add orange slices.
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Pin ItHow NOT To Make An Aperol Spritz
Do not sub Prosecco for white wineโฆjust noo. Iโve been disappointed a few times when some cheeky bartender has maybe ran out of prosecco (how is that even possible in Italy?) and sneakily used white wine instead.
Face. Not. Happy.
Food To Go With Your Cocktail
- Easy marinated olives โ 5 min recipe
- Fried sausage stuffed olives
- Stracchino and sausage crostini
- Bruschetta al pomodoro
- Bagna Cauda (anchovy, garlic & butter dip)
- Rosemary focaccia with mozzarella
More Italian cocktails you might like
- Classic Campari Cocktail
- Pomegranate Spritz
- Limoncello Martini (Lemon Drop Martini)
- Negroni Cocktail
- Peach Bellini Cocktail
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Aperol Spritz Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 parts (60ml/2 fl oz) Aperol
- 3 parts (90ml/3 fl oz) Prosecco, , chilled
- 1 splash soda, , chilled
- ice
- 1 slice orange
Instructions
- Fill a wine glass half way with ice and add the Aperol followed by the prosecco and finally a splash of soda water.
- Stir and add a slice of orange, enjoy!
Notes
Tips
- Make sure the soda water and Prosecco are chilled before serving
- If you donโt have Prosecco try Cava or another white sparkling wine. Donโt use white wine without bubbles.
- A splash of tonic water instead of soda is also nice and adds a little extra bitter flavour.
- As well as slices of orange I also like to add chopped strawberries to mine when I have them.
- Make sure to have ice on hand, this cocktail is best served chilled.
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What a beautiful drink you have created!! Definitely gonna check out Aperol and will give this drink a try ๐ cheers๐น
You so should, itโs my fave!
Ooh I LOVE Aperol Spritz โ the freshest summer cocktail for drinking outside on long summer evenings. Gorgeous photos!
Thanks so much, I love it too!
What a beautiful and elegant cocktail! Iโve never tried Aperol before! Guess that should change!! Sounds amazing!!
It definitely should change hahaโฆthank you!
Iโve been meaning to try an Aperol Spritz for years! Making it happen this weekend for sure. I love a simple classic summer drink and I actually like a more bitter drink as opposed to a too-sweet drink, so this really inspires me!
Iโm sure youโll love it, thanks Ann!
I donโt think Iโve ever had a Aperol before โ this one you have looks GORGEOUS, so moody! And โ it sounds absolutely delicious!
Thanks so much Shashi!