An Unforgettable Aperol Spritz Recipe

Make your own Aperol Spritz – it’s easy!

The simple Prosecco cocktail known as the Aperol Spritz is an Italian classic. And it blends two of my favorite things: sparkling wine and simplicity.

The history of this Italian cocktail

And I’m not joking around when I say that this is a simple Prosecco cocktail! The drink requires only three ingredients, including the lovely, Italian spirit Aperol.

According to Wikipedia, this Venetian cocktail was invented in 1919. However it didn’t really catch on until the 1950’s. And although the Italians have embraced this drink as a wise choice for an aperitivo, or pre-dinner drink, for nearly 70 years, it only recently became a North American sensation.

If you’re not familiar with Aperol, this is a spirit I recommend getting to know. Especially since it is becoming increasingly popular. It is a brilliantly hued spirit, as orange as the sun at dawn. Aperol is made with the flavors of orange, rhubarb and a secret blend of edible flowers and herbs that gives it a distinctive flavor. Overtly sweet with mellow, bitter undertones, it’s easy to see why the Italians favor it as an appetite stimulant.

A low alcohol cocktail

I like serving this version of an Aperol Spritz on a Friday afternoon. They go down easy any time of year but seem especially fitting as an end to the work week in spring and summer. This simple Prosecco cocktail is crisp, refreshing and feels like a throwback from a more carefree time.

Best of all, at about 11% alcohol by volume, it’s one of the lowest alcohol cocktails you could possibly make–so save room for a second round.

Aperol Spritz

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A simple, Prosecco cocktail designed to "stimulate appetite," this is an easy pre-dinner drink. 

Course aperitif, cocktails

Cuisine Italian

Dish Type Cocktail

Seasonal Easter, Father's Day, Labor Day, Mother's Day, spring, summer

Ingredient Aperol, Prosecco

Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 3 Parts Prosecco
• 2 Parts Aperol
• 1 Splash of Soda

Instructions

• Pour the Prosecco, Aperol and a dash of soda into an ice-filled wine glass using a stirring motion.
• Garnish with a slice of orange.

Ready to try more Aperol cocktails? Check out this recipe for A Hare Above the Rest, a whimsical Aperol and Gin-based cocktail.

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Amy Reiley

An award-winning author of five aphrodisiac cookbooks with an MA in Gastronomy, Amy Reiley has spent the past 18 years studying the history and science behind aphrodisiac foods. She speaks on aphrodisiacs globally and has brought her knowledge of aphrodisiac foods to national television shows including The Today Show and CBS Early Show. Amy is also a freelance food, wine and health writer and wine competition judge. Her work has appeared in publications ranging from Variety to The Daily Meal. She is a former wine editor for Gayot.com and wine & spirits editor of Las Vegas magazine. Most importantly, Amy is a mother to 2 human children and 1 standard poodle.

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