Aperol Spritz Recipe (2024)

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This Aperol Spritz recipe is the most perfect drink for a warm day. Using only three simple ingredients, it’s so simple and refreshing. I’ve included variations of my favorite summertime co*cktail to give more delicious options.

Every.single.summer for the past few summers, I’ve wanted to go to southern Italy. This urge only really happens in the summer, when photos of orange umbrellas, glistening shots of the ocean and I just dream of stumbling through the cobblestone streets of Amalfi coast. All I want in those moments is a big bowl of linguine con le vongole, cannelloni a bite of tiramisu and of course, an aperol spritz.

Let’s start with the basics:

What Is an Aperol Spritz

Let’s start with the basics: What is Aperol? Aperol is an Italian apertif. What is an apertif, you ask? It’s a type of liqueur you drink before dinner, while a digestif is something you drink after dinner. Limoncello is a famous digestif (you might like my Limoncello Tiramisu). An aperol spritz is a super simple co*cktail of aperol, sparkling water and prosecco.

Ingredients You’ll Need for an Aperol Spritz

• Aperol, of course.
• Sparkling water. I usually go with Mountain Valley or Pellegrino.
• Prosecco. Or another sparkling wine. I like to stick to prosecco ‘cuz it’s Italian.

How to Make an Aperol Spritz

I love making this co*cktail at home because it couldn’t be more simple. Here are the steps to make it:

1. Add about 2 to 3 ounces of Aperol to a glass.
2. And then, add a handful of ice. You want this drink to be COLD.
3. Top it with a splash of sparkling water. I usually add an additional 2 ounces.
4. And then, end it with a splash of sparkling wine. I like to use Prosecco. Garnish with green olives, if you like.

That’s it! Super simple.

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