Aperol Spritz Recipe

Enjoy an easy recipe for Aperol Spritz, a quintessential Italian aperitif made with only four ingredients. This popular cocktail owes its light, refreshing taste and striking orange hue to Aperol liqueur, and it is usually served before dinner. We’ll show you how easy it is to make it.

Tell Us About This Aperol Spritz Recipe

Like most spritzers, an Aperol Spritz includes prosecco, some club soda or seltzer, the Aperol liqueur, and ice cubes. We love to add fresh sliced lemons and oranges as a pretty garnish.

It’s a cocktail that works well all spring and summer long. Also, this cocktail is also known as a “Spritz Veneziano,” because it’s named after the city of Venice where the cocktail originated. 

Why We Love This Spritz

• This is a simple recipe for an Aperol Spritz. It’s not only easy to make, but it’s a popular cocktail when entertaining guests.
• It takes only 3 minutes to make, and the ingredients are minimal. After making your first one, you can easily create more to entertain your family and friends.
• An Aperol spritz boasts a light and delicious flavor profile, with a cool, crisp, and refreshing taste in every sip!
• Once you try it, you’ll enjoy the refreshing light-sipping flavor and LOVE it as much as we do.

How to Make an Aperol Spritz?

If this is your first time making an Aperol Spritz, no worries, it is very easy. First, gather your ingredients listed. Then follow the instructions in our recipe card below. Don’t forget to have plenty of ice cubes nearby and slices of orange and lemon to garnish each glass. Plus, some pretty straws to pop into each glass, before serving!

Overview: Ingredients Needed for this Italian Spritz:

For best results, we recommend chilling the first 4 ingredients before making your Aperol spritz cocktails:

1. Prosecco ~ Choose any prosecco of your choice, and chill the bottle before you make the Aperol spritz cocktail. Prosecco is a sparkling Italian wine and can be easily found in your local liquor and wine store.

2. Aperol Liqueur ~ This is the main ingredient, and it is called the Aperol liqueur and it is somewhat bitter. and, it must be chilled before making this Aperol spritz.

3. Club Soda or Seltzer ~ Best to choose the regular or “no flavor” of club soda or seltzer for this Italian aperitif. And you will only need a splash of it, about 1 ounce will suffice.

4. Lemon Juice ~ A splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice is added to the mixture of the Aperol spritz for additional freshness and a clean taste.

5. Slices of Lemon and Navel Orange ~ Always garnish each glass with one slice of either lemon, orange, or both. In addition, a slice is dropped inside the glass for additional flavor and appearance.

Recipe Tips:

Here are a few tips you should remember before you start. When making this Aperol Spritz:

• Always rinse and clean your orange and lemon before slicing and adding to your glasses.
• Have a cocktail measuring jigger on hand, or you can order one on amazon.
• Be sure to fill each glass with plenty of ice.
• For a pretty presentation, tall wine glasses are best to use. But you can use any cocktail glass you prefer.
• Garnish with a slice of orange, and lemon for color and flavor.
• Have plenty of straws nearby for serving.

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Your comments help us. Tried our Aperol Spritz Cocktail? Let us know, and leave a comment below and don’t forget the stars… and thank you!

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xo anna and liz