Name: Aperol Spritz
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 3 oz Prosecco; 2 oz Aperol; 1 oz soda (soda water, or sparkling water); Orange wheel (for garnish, I used a blood orange)

A homemade Aperol Spritz is right around the corner for you! Made with just three ingredients, throw this refreshing cocktail together whenever you’re craving something fresh and bubbly to sip.

two wine glasses filled with aperol spritz garnished with blood orange wheels and rosemary

When you need some refreshment sitting out in the beaming sun, or need to be reminded of warmth on a miserable day, Aperol spritz has come to the rescue! For those of us that aren’t into the incredibly alcohol-forward drinks made with strong liquor, this aperitif cocktail is perfect. Wince-free guarantee!

Has Italy ever done us wrong? From comfort foods like lasagna and chicken parm, to refreshing favorites like bruschetta and this Aperol spritz. I swear every Italian edible creation I’ve tried has been an absolute winner. The drinks are no exception!

What is an Aperol spritz?

This Italian creation, reminiscent of an Italian soda, is an aperitif-style cocktail. While this drink has been popular in Northern Italy for decades, it has just recently exploded in popularity around the world. In fact, it was ranked within the top 10 most popular cocktails worldwide in 2019. It’s refreshing, it’s bubbly, it’s citrusy. Are you craving a spritz yet?

Ingredients

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Prosecco – Can’t find any? Don’t like Prosecco? Use Champagne or Cremant de Loire instead for a dry taste, or Moscato d-Asti if you want a sweeter flavor.
Aperol – The namesake of the recipe! If, for whatever reason, you can’t find any, Campari can work in its place. Don’t worry! I won’t tell anyone.
Soda – Soda water or sparkling water. Feel free to use flavored sparkling water, ideally citrus, for some extra flavor.
Orange – Freshly sliced for garnish. I used a blood orange for its beautiful color.

two shots side by side of pouring prosecco in a glass and aperol

How to make an Aperol spritz

This recipe is too easy! It’s such a nice way to treat yourself with fresh, summery flavors any time of the year. Here’s all the hard work required:

Fill a wine glass with ice. Add the Prosecco, Aperol, and soda. Stir gently and garnish with a fresh orange wheel.

There you have it! Now, what’s stopping you from enjoying this refreshing cocktail?

How to properly store leftover Prosecco

Once you pop that bottle, the cork definitely won’t fit back in the bottle. If you’re only making a few spritzes, what on earth should you do with the rest of the bottle? These tricks will help it last a few extra days for you:

The spoon trick: This may sound odd, but stay with me here. Refrigerate a metal spoon, preferably with a long handle, and place it in the neck of the bottle. Simply store the Prosecco in the fridge and it should keep for 2 days. This method is divisive with some swearing by it, and others calling it an old wives’ tale.

Bottle stopper: You can also buy a stopper for your bottle. This method is used widely in restaurants. This method will be most effective for you. The bubbles should keep for 3-4 days.

two wine glasses with aperol spritz garnished with blood orange wheels

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Aperol Spritz

4.67 from 3 votes

Prep: 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

Author: Joanna Cismaru

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A homemade Aperol Spritz is right around the corner for you! Made with just three ingredients, throw this refreshing cocktail together whenever you're craving something fresh and bubbly to sip.