This delicious Aperol Spritz Recipe is made with Aperol, prosecco, and club soda for the easiest most refreshing three ingredient cocktail. It’s beautiful orange color makes it perfect for easy drinking summer cocktail parties and afternoon pool parties.
Summer is finally here and with it comes so many great cocktail recipes. Hubby and I love to put on a good show for our family and friends. This cocktail, salty dog, pineapple margarita, and Peach Daiquiri are just a few of our favorite go to summer cocktail recipes.
What is Aperol?
Originating in Italy, Aperol is a bittersweet, bright orange Italian liqueur with an amazing complex flavor. Its key ingredients include oranges, rhubarb, roots, and herbs. It is commonly served as a spritz. A spritz is a wine based cocktail made with prosecco, a bitter liqueur, and splash of soda water. It is usually served in a big bowl wine glass with plenty of ice and orange slices for a garnish. This attractive aperitif is a bubbly cocktail.
How to make an Aperol Spritz
It is a very easy drink to mix. Just think 3-2-1. 3 parts prosecco, 2 parts Aperol, and 1 part club soda or sparkling water all mixed in a big bowl wine glass and garnished with thin orange slices. I usually just mix them on the fly but there are written amounts to follow in the recipe below.
Where can I find Aperol
Aperol is a little harder to find than your average specialty liqueur. My local grocery stores do not carry it but I have found it at several local liquor stores. It might be best to call ahead and make sure that they stock it.
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Classic Aperol Spritz Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 ounces prosecco
- 3 ounces Aperol
- 1 1/2 ounce club soda
- ice cubes
- thin orange slices
Instructions
- Fill a large wine glass with ice.
- Add prosecco, Aperol, and club soda.
- Garnish with orange slices.
Notes
- These are the proportions for a traditional Aperol Spritz. Feel free to adjust to taste.
Nutrition
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Kristen
Thanks for this recipe. I made it to enjoy at my pool and it was a great drink to relax with and cool down.
LAUREN KELLY
This is my favorite! I am so happy I can make them at home now!
Allyssa
Fam really loved this! Thanks a bunch for sharing this! Highly recommended!
Lisalia
I had never tried aperol before this recipe! What a perfect summer time drink! So refreshing and perfect for all the grown ups.
Amanda Livesay
Love this recipe for brunch at home!
Erin
Yum!!! This Aperol Spritz is such a great drink idea. Love it!
Catalina
With cocktail I am ready for summer nights!
Toni
This is really good! And I loved how easy it is! Thanks for the recipe my husband loved it too!
Claire
I haven’t tried this before but, it looks like a perfect drink for the summer heat!
Vikki
Such a tasty and refreshing cocktail, definitely enjoying this all throughout summer!
Amanda
I cannot wait to make this Friday, perfect end to the week!
Caroline
It’s become one of those drinks synonymous with summer – and so easy too.
Danielle Wolter
Now this is perfect for a warm Sunday brunch with friends or family. Can’t wait to try it!
Beth Sachs
My favourite summer drink of all time! Nothing is better on a hot and sunny day.
Louise Cayzer
Aperol is my favourite summer drink! Thank you for sharing the correct ratios!
Jac
This drink looks perfect for enjoying in the garden with friends! Looking forward to testing these out 🙂