If you have never tried an Aperol Spritz, then you are missing out big time! This easy Aperol Spritz recipe is one that takes less than 2 minutes to make and tastes like it took years! The flavor of Aperol, plus the sweet taste of bubbly prosecco topped off with some sparkling water, is the ultimate freshness in your mouth! Talk about feeling as if you are in the heart of Italy, sipping on the ultimate refreshing cocktail! The Classic Aperol Spritz is an Italian inspired cocktail, made for sipping, enjoying and feeling refreshed!
What Is An Aperol Spritz?
An Aperol Spritz is one of the most popular cocktails in Italy. It consists of Aperol Liqueur as well as prosecco and sparkling water. It’s bitter orange taste blends perfectly with the subtle sweetness of prosecco along with the bubbles from the sparkling water. This spritz recipe is one of a kind. It’s refreshing, subtly sweet and bitter and crisp all in one.
What Is Aperol?
Aperol is a delicious orange flavored liqueur. It is an aperitivo liquid that is distinct in color and taste. It is the perfect blend of sweet and bitter all together. The flavor is very delicious, but strong, so when using it in cocktails make sure to be very sparing with the amount!
What You Will Need For This Easy Aperol Spritz Recipe
- Wine Glass
- Cocktail Jigger
- Prosecco
- Fresh Orange Slice
- Aperol
- Sparkling Water
Which Prosecco Is Best For A Classic Aperol Spritz?
I have a few different brands that I love, but it all comes down to quality. ‘You get what you pay for’ is the saying I believe. Although there are some brands on the shelf that aren’t too expensive and still fantastic, be careful going straight for the least expensive one. This may lead you down the path of a rough morning after with a blinding headache! Of course all depending on how much you consume! A few of the brands I do love, are inexpensive and think taste fantastic for this easy aperol spritz recipe are:
La Marca Prosecco
Mionetto Prosecco
Ruffino Prosecco
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Easy Classic Aperol Spritz Recipe
Ingredients
1.5 oz Aperol
4 oz Prosecco
2 oz Sparkling Water
Fresh Orange Slice for garnish
Directions
- In a wine glass add ice all the way to the top.
- Pour in your Aperol
- Next add your prosecco. Make sure to stop pouring your prosecco when it reaches about 3/4 the way up the wine glass. (the measurements above can change due to the size of your glass)
- Top the rest of your glass off with sparkling water.
- Garnish with your orange slice
- Enjoy!
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