The Aperol Spritz is Italy’s most iconic aperitivo: bright, bubbly, and irresistibly refreshing. Its signature orange hue comes from Aperol’s blend of citrus, herbs, and gentle bitterness, perfectly balanced by crisp Prosecco and a splash of soda.
Fill a large wine glass with ice. Add 3 oz Prosecco, 2 oz Aperol, and top with 1 oz soda water. Stir gently. Garnish with an orange slice.
Serve in a wine glass with plenty of ice and one orange slice. The Aperol Spritz should look bright orange, sparkling, and generous, with Prosecco and soda water keeping the drink light rather than syrupy.
Pair it with bruschetta, olives, seafood bites, potato chips, prosciutto, or light antipasto. Aperol bitterness, Prosecco bubbles, soda water, and orange aroma make the drink especially useful before dinner.
Born from northern Italian spritz and aperitivo culture, the Aperol Spritz became a modern global aperitif because it is simple, visual, and easy to pace. Its identity depends on Prosecco, Aperol, soda water, and orange.
Best for sunny afternoons, aperitivo hour, casual gatherings, patio drinking, and elegant pre-dinner settings where the drink should open the appetite without feeling heavy.
Aperol brings orange bitterness and herbal sweetness, Prosecco adds fruit and fine bubbles, soda water lightens the body, and orange reinforces the citrus aroma. The finish should be bittersweet, sparkling, and refreshing.
Vibrant, social, bittersweet, Italian, and effortlessly relaxed.
Adjust soda water for a lighter Aperol Spritz, or use a drier Prosecco when the drink needs a sharper finish. Keep Aperol, Prosecco, soda water, and orange in balance so the spritz stays bright and aperitif-driven.
11%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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