Aperol Spritz
CLASSIC · PROSECCO

Aperol Spritz

The globally recognized symbol of Italian aperitivo culture - light, effervescent, and perfectly bitter-sweet, best enjoyed as the sun dips below the horizon.

Ingredients
Aperol50 ml
Soda Water25 ml
Orange Slice
Glassware
Wine Glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Orange · Orange peel · Yeast

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Fill a large wine glass generously with ice cubes.

  2. 2

    Pour 75ml of chilled Prosecco over the ice.

  3. 3

    Add 50ml of Aperol and stir gently once to combine.

  4. 4

    Top with 25ml of chilled soda water.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a slice of orange on the rim or floated on top. Serve immediately.

From the Bartender

The canonical Aperol Spritz ratio is 3:2:1 - Prosecco, Aperol, soda water - always build Prosecco first to preserve carbonation and avoid muddying the bitter-sweet balance. Aperol's official recommendation is to add Prosecco before Aperol, which keeps the bubbles lively and the color vivid.

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