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Aperol Spritz

The classic Aperol Spritz is a refreshing aperitif cocktail that combines bright orange Aperol liqueur and dry sparkling wine.

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
2 mins
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 175 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces dry sparkling wine such as Cava or Prosecco (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 ounces Aperol (1/4 cup, see note 1)
  • 1 ounce soda water or club soda (2 tablespoons)
  • 1 trip orange peel or two green olives, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Fill a chilled wine glass halfway with ice. Add sparkling wine and Aperol.
  2. Top with seltzer water. Using a bar spoon, gently pull up and stir wine mixture to top to combine. Top with additional ice and garnish with orange peel or two green olives.

Notes

  • Aperol: A bright orange, bitter Italian liqueur with a low (11%) alcohol content with notes of orange peel and herbs.
  • Yield: This recipe makes 1 cocktail.
  • Glassware: The Aperol Spritz is traditionally made in a stemmed wine glass. For a more modern look, choose an angled wine glass.
  • Big batch: To make a batch of 8 cocktails, combine 24 ounces (3 cups) Prosecco, 16 ounces (2 cups) Aperol, and 8 ounces (1 cup) soda water in a pitcher. Have ice, glassware, and garnishes on hand so guests can help themselves.
  • Spritz Veneziano: A group of wine-based aperitif cocktails made with prosecco, digestive bitters, and soda water, of which the Aperol Spritz is one. Other Spritz Veneziano cocktails feature Campari or Select liqueurs.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 cocktail Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 80mg (2%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cocktail

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 cocktail
Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 0.1g 0%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 80mg 2%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.