Aperol Spritz
Aperitif · Wine
Italy's most popular aperitivo, combining Aperol with Prosecco and soda water. This low-alcohol cocktail is perfect for afternoon sipping and social gatherings.
| Glass | Wine |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 8% |
| Category | modern |
| Flavor | bitter, orange, effervescent, aperitif |
Ingredients
- Aperol2 oz
- Prosecco3 oz
- Soda Water1 oz
- Orange Wheel1 piece
Method
- Add Aperol to wine glass filled with ice
- Top with Prosecco and soda water
- Stir gently
- Garnish with orange wheel
Pro Tips
- 3:2:1 — three Prosecco, two Aperol, one soda. The Veneto bartenders fight over quarter-ounces.
- Aperol-FIRST in the glass, then ice, then Prosecco, then soda — gradient stays clean.
- A fat orange slice, not a wedge; the peel oils are 80% of the aromatics.