Aperol Spritz
Drink3 min1 servingsEasyAbout this recipe
The quintessential Italian aperitivo — bright, bittersweet, and endlessly refreshing. This classic Aperol Spritz follows the beloved 3-2-1 ratio (Prosecco, Aperol, soda water) for a perfectly balanced drink that's as easy to make for one as it is for a crowd. Light, fizzy, and gorgeous in the glass, it's the go-to warm-weather cocktail for a reason.
Instructions
- 1
Chill your Wine Glass (a large balloon glass or stemless wine glass works best) in the Ziploc Bag (Pint Size) for 5 minutes, or fill it with Ice water and discard before building the drink. A cold glass keeps everything fizzier, longer.
- 2
Fill the chilled glass generously with Large Ice Cubes. Bigger cubes melt slower and dilute less — avoid Crushed Ice.
- 3
Pour in the Prosecco first. Starting with the wine helps preserve the bubbles better than adding it last.
- 4
Add the Aperol by pouring it gently over the back of a Wooden Spoon held just above the surface, or simply pour it slowly down the side of the glass. This creates that beautiful layered sunset effect before stirring.
- 5
Top with the Soda Water. Give the drink one or two gentle stirs with a long Wooden Spoon — just enough to combine without killing the bubbles.
- 6
Garnish with a half-wheel slice of fresh Orange perched on the rim. Add a Green Olive on a cocktail pick if you want the classic Italian bar touch. Serve immediately.
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