Cocktail · Italy
Aperol Spritz
Mix a proper Italian Aperol Spritz with prosecco, Aperol and soda using precise oz and ml quantities, finished with orange and an optional olive.
- Yield
- 1 cocktail
- Prep time
- 5 minutes
- Glassware
- Wine glass
- Base
- Wine
Ingredients
- 3 oz (90 ml) prosecco
- 2 oz (60 ml) Aperol
- 1 oz (30 ml) soda water
Garnish
Orange slice and optional green olive
How to make it
- 1Chill a wine glass and measure each ingredient.
- 2Fill the wine glass with ice, then add prosecco, Aperol, soda water and green olive, putting the sparkling wine or soda in last.
- 3Lift once with a bar spoon to combine while keeping the drink lively.
- 4Finish with orange slice and optional green olive and serve immediately.
The story behind Aperol Spritz
The Aperol Spritz belongs to the aperitivo culture of northeastern Italy, where bitter liqueur, sparkling wine and soda are served before dinner. Its low-proof, refreshing style suits long, social afternoons.