Just two months removed from a life-changing Italy trip with Patty and great friends and I’m already scheming to go back. How do we keep these once in a lifetime trips with us long after they’re over?
We try to recreate the good times. Which I’ll be honest, is nearly impossible when you’re talking about sipping a delicious spritz 1,000 feet above the Amalfi coast in a Positano restaurant.
One particular drink that will forever take me back to Italy (besides the wine of course), is the Aperol spritz. The Aperol spritz is an Italian classic and by far my favorite Italian cocktail (besides maybe the limoncello) but that’s a story for another post…
What is Aperol?
What is Aperol? An orange-flavored Italian Aperitif with a mix of sweetness, bitterness, and spices—similar to Campari but with a sweeter twist. Combine that with prosecco and soda water and you have the most refreshing, easy sipping Summertime cocktail that will take you straight to the beaches of Positano. Ciao, prego, prego!
Aperol Spritz Ingredients
- Prosecco
- Aperol
- Soda water
- Orange wheel
What is an Aperol Spritz?
The Aperol spritz is a refreshing concoction consisting of prosecco, Aperol, and soda water. Traditionally served in a wine glass with an orange slice garnish. This cocktail is an “Apertivo” staple, which is essentially a 2 hour post-work cocktail hour with light dishes.
Apertivo serves as a pre-dinner drink to build up your appetite before crushing even more cheese and wine. I’d be hard-pressed to say our entire trip wasn’t one giant Apertivo because we were eating the ENTIRE time.
Please take me back to Italy.
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Aperol Spritz Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
The most refreshing Italian cocktail in the world—The Aperol spritz is made with prosecco, aperol, and an orange wedge.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces prosecco
- 2 ounces Aperol
- 1 ounce soda water
- Orange slice, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a wine glass with ice. Stir and garnish with half an orange slice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24.9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: aperol spritz recipe, aperol spritz ingredients
Just returned from my 1st trip to Italy and I fell in love with the aperol spritz! Already bought the prosecco and aperol so I can make them now that we’re home!
I love this cocktail! I enjoy it with your homemade pizza. Someday I will get to Italy but for now, I will enjoy this drink!
Ciao!
Paula