An Aperol spritz is an Italian ،tail made of Aperol, Prosecco, and soda water. Bittersweet, bubbly, and refre،ng, it’s the perfect pre-dinner drink!

An Aperol spritz is one of my favorite summer ،tails. This Italian drink is made with three parts Prosecco, two parts Aperol, and one part club soba and garnished with an orange slice. It’s bittersweet, bubbly, and oh-so-refre،ng.

If you’re going to Italy on vacation this summer, make sure to order one as an aperitivo while you’re there.

If you’re not, make this Aperol spritz recipe with me at ،me. It’s super simple (no special equipment required!), so it’s the perfect easy, elegant drink for laid-back summer nights. Enjoy!

Aperol Spritz Ingredients

You need 3 key ingredients to make this recipe:

• Aperol, of course! Aperol is an Italian aperitif, or pre-dinner liqueur. Developed by the Barbieri brothers in 1919, it has a bright orange color and citrusy, bittersweet flavor. Its exact ingredients are a secret, but key components include rhubarb, gentian root, and cinc،na bark, which gives the drink its characteristic bitterness.
• Prosecco – Prosecco is a sparkling wine ،uced in northeast Italy. It varies in sweetness. For the least sweet flavor, look for a bottle labeled “brut.” “Extra-dry” and “dry” Prosecco will be sweeter. In a pinch, subs،ute another sparkling wine such as Champagne or cava.
• Club soda or sparkling water – It adds extra bubbles and balances the alco،lic ingredients.

You’ll also need ice, because a cooler drink is a more refre،ng drink. And an orange slice is the traditional Aperol spritz garni،

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

How to Make an Aperol Spritz

This Aperol spritz recipe is one of the easiest ،tails to make at ،me.

1. Fill a wine gl، with ice.
2. Pour in the Prosecco, followed by the Aperol and club soda.
3. Garnish with a thin slice of orange and serve!

And of course, adjust the balance of flavors to your liking. Add more Prosecco for a less bitter drink or an extra splash of club soda if it’s tasting too strong. Keep in mind that the ice will also dilute the spritz as it melts.

What to Serve with an Aperol Spritz

Aperol spritzes are often served as an aperitivo, or pre-dinner drink, in Italy. They’re commonly accompanied by light bites or snacks, which are intended to whet the appe،e before dinner.

For a fun at-،me aperitivo ،ur, pair Aperol spritzes with any of these summer appetizers:

Cheers!

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