There is no drink that reminds me quite so much of summer as an Aperol Spritz. The first one of the summer is such a delight and a sign of good things to come.

Aperol is made with a secret blend of herbs and fruits, including bitter orange, gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona and the Aperol spritz is the most famous and popular way to enjoy Aperol.

If you’re looking for a refreshing and easy-drinking cocktail to enjoy on a sunny day, you can’t go wrong with this. This classic Italian drink is made with prosecco, aperol, and soda water and has a bright orange colour and a bittersweet taste that will quench your thirst and have you coming back for seconds….and thirds.

We use the 3:2:1 ratio, 3 parts prosecco, 2 parts aperol and 1 part soda water over ice, but you can customize it according to your taste. On a super hot day I’ll have more soda, if I’m craving the bitterness I’ll bump up the Aperol. Use some fresh orange to garnish and you are ready to go, blood oranges are also nice and look fabulous too.

If you like keeping a few entertaining touches up your sleeve, homemade dried citrus also makes a beautiful garnish. For a lighter, more floral take on a prosecco cocktail, try my Hugo Spritz, made with elderflower, lime and mint. If you enjoy the more bitter side of aperitivo hour, my Classic Negroni is another favourite.

Aperol Spritz

A summer favourite, this is so refreshing. We go by the 3:2:1 ratio, starting with 3 parts Aperol, 2 parts Prosecco and 1 part soda or sparkling water. You can adjust it however you like from there!

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: cocktail, Easy, Fresh, Quick, summer

Prep Time: 1 minute minute

Cook Time: 2 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Cost: $9

Ingredients

• 3 parts Prosecco
• 2 parts Aperol
• 1 part Soda water
• Ice
• 1 Orange wedge for garnish

Instructions

• Pour all ingredients over ice and drink.
  

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