Perfect Aperol Spritz
- PREP 5min
- TOTAL 5min
We love this classic Aperol Spritz cocktail recipe with Aperol, Prosecco, and soda water. We first tried these in Italy and have loved them ever since. An Aperol Spritz tastes mildly bitter, with an orange and herbal sweetness. It’s light, refreshing, effervescent (bubbly), and has lower alcohol content than other cocktails.
1 cocktail
You Will Need
3 ounces (90ml) Prosecco, look for Brut (dry) Prosecco
2 ounces (60ml) Aperol
1 ounce (30ml) soda water, club soda, or sparkling water
Orange slices
Directions
Fill a wine glass halfway with ice and add the Aperol. Slowly stream in the Prosecco and soda water. The cocktail should mix by itself as you pour in the Prosecco, but you can use a long spoon and gently swirl around the glass to combine.
Slide in an orange slice and enjoy!
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Prosecco: We recommend mid-range Brut or extra Brut Prosecco. Sweeter styles will make the cocktail too sweet.
- Soda water: Use soda water, club soda, or your favorite sparkling water. I love club soda since it has a little salt added, which I think makes this cocktail taste even better.
- Adjusting to your tastes: Aperol tastes bittersweet. If you find the bitterness overwhelming, reduce the Aperol slightly and increase the Prosecco. For a less boozy cocktail, reduce the Prosecco and Aperol and increase the soda water.
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.
NUTRITION PER SERVING:
Serving Size 1 cocktail /
Calories 231 /
Total Fat 0g /
Saturated Fat 0g /
Cholesterol 0mg /
Sodium 10.7mg /
Carbohydrate 17.8g /
Dietary Fiber 0g /
Total Sugars 16.8g /
Protein 0.1g
The full recipe post can be found on Inspired Taste here: https://www.inspiredtaste.net/67016/aperol-spritz/