Aperol Spritz Cocktail

An Aperol Spritz Cocktail made with only 3 simple ingredients, it's the only cocktail you'll need this summer. Serve this with an antipasto platter for a true Italian aperitivo!

Aperol Spritz aka our signature drink. We wouldn't be exaggerating if we said we basically lived off this every summer . If you've ever been on holiday in Italy and wondered what the bright orange stuff everyone was drinking was…well it's THIS RIGHT HERE.

In fact when in Italy you have to ask for a Spritz and they'll 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 we can't stand bitter stuff, you NEED to try this! We've never been a fan of over the top bitter flavours but we find that Aperol is the solid balance of savoury and sweet especially when it's mixed with Italian bubbles!

What's In An Aperol Spritz Cocktail?

There are 3 main ingredients in this Italian cocktail; Aperol, Prosecco (ooh it got interesting) and soda. You also need plenty of ice and sliced oranges for garnish to make it extra special.

It's 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 can't go wrong. stir it before serving and then add orange slices.

How NOT To Make An Aperol Spritz

Do not sub Prosecco for white wine…noo. We've 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 – 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

Ingredients

Makes 1 cocktail

• 2 parts (60ml/2 fl oz) Aperol
• 3 parts (90ml/3 fl oz) Prosecco (, chilled)
• 1 splash soda (, chilled)
• ice
• 1 slice orange

Method

1. Fill a wine glass half way with ice and add the Aperol followed by the prosecco and finally a splash of soda water.

2. Stir and add a slice of orange, enjoy!

Kitchen notes

Tips

• Make sure the soda water and Prosecco are chilled before serving
• If you don't have Prosecco try Cava or another white sparkling wine. Don't 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 we also like to add chopped strawberries to ours when we have them.
• Have ice on hand, this cocktail is best served chilled.

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