Aperol Spritz Recipe
Creating an Aperol Spritz Recipe is simple and requires only four ingredients. This Italian cocktail, known as a quintessential Aperitif, is widely enjoyed in Italy. This beloved cocktail owes its refreshing, light taste and a striking orange hue to the main ingredient – Aperol liqueur.
Refreshing Aperol Spritz Recipe…
This is a straightforward recipe for Aperol Spritz. It is not only easy to make but one you will enjoy making for many years to come.
Once you’ve made your first one, you can easily whip up more to entertain your family and friends.
An Aperol spritz has a light and delicious flavor with a cool, clean crisp taste in every sip!
It is also known as a “Spritz Veneziano,” named after the city of Venice where the cocktail originated.
Once you try it, you’ll enjoy the easy-sipping flavor and LOVE it as much as we do.
Don’t forget to garnish each glass with a slice of orange and lemon, then pop a pretty straw into the glass and serve!
How to make an Aperol Spritz?
Gather your ingredients listed below. Then follow the instructions in our recipe card.
Aperol Spritz Ingredients Needed…
We recommend the main ingredients should be chilled before making your Aperol spritz cocktails:
1. Prosecco ~ choose any prosecco of your choice. Be sure to chill the bottle before making your Aperol spritz.
2. Aperol Liqueur ~ you can find the Aperol liqueur in any local liquor store in your neighborhood, or purchase it on Amazon.
3. Club Soda or Seltzer ~ any no flavor of club soda or seltzer is perfect for this Italian aperitif.
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. Lemon and Navel Orange ~ one slice of each are dropped into the glass. In addition, a slice is added to garnish the glass.
Quick Tips…
- always rinse your orange and lemon before slicing and adding to your aperitif.
- be sure to fill each glass with plenty of ice.
- for a pretty presentation, tall wine glasses are best to use.
- pop a pretty straw into the glass and enjoy!
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Aperol Spritz Recipe
Aperol Spritz Recipe is simple and requires only four ingredients. This Italian cocktail, known as a quintessential Aperitif, is widely enjoyed in Italy. Simple, light, and refreshing cocktail to serve all summer long.
Ingredients
- ice cubes
- 3 ounces chilled prosecco
- 2 ounces chilled Aperol
- 1 ounce club soda or seltzer
- a splash (about 1 ounce) of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- slices of lemon and navel orange, as garnish
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Fill your glass with ice cubes.
- Measure the ounces needed for each ingredient needed: prosecco, club soda, Aperol liqueur, and lemon juice.
- Give it a stir and add a slice of lemon and orange inside the cocktail.
- Then garnish with a slice of each, placing them on the rim of the glass.
- Pop a pretty straw inside the glass and serve.
Notes
Repeat this easy recipe for the amount of each ingredient for every Aperol Spritz Cocktail you make.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1 servingServing Size:
1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 125
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