Aperol Spritz Aperitif Cocktail
An Aperol Spritz is an adult beverage that is a the perfect refreshing summer drink. It's a mixture of Prosecco (or bubbly wine), Aperol and a splash of sparkling water. It's low in alcohol and really popular in Northern Italy, where it's considered an Aperitif. The flavor has a hint of orange and herbs.
Servings 1
Equipment
- chilled wine glass
Ingredients
- 6 ounces dry sparkling wine, such as prosecco or cava chilled
- 4 ounces Aperol
- 2 ounces seltzer water chilled
- orange slice garnish
- bring-cured green olives optional, instead of orange garnish
Instructions
- Fill chilled wine glass halfway with ice.Add wine, Aperol and seltzer. Using a bar spoon, gently lift mixture from bottom of glass to top to combine.Top with additional ice and garnish with either olives or orange slice. Optional: Pinch orange peel over drink and rub outer edge of glass with peel, then garnish.
Notes
Recipe source: Adapted from America's Test Kitchen "How to Cocktail"
I doubled the ingredients, as I wanted to fill my wine glass to the top! You can adjust the ratio of ingredients to your personal taste. To make it more boozy, increase the amount of Prosecco or Cava. Sip and enjoy!