You’ll love sipping on this beautiful and refreshing Italian cocktail. Prosecco, Aperol and my secret ingredient make this the tastiest Aperol Spritz EVER!
Summer Fridays call for cocktails, and here it is – Aperol Spritz!
Our weekend will be spent in the backyard, because… drumroll please… our new pool is done! So, in between swimming and yelling at my kids to stop splashing me (← truth), I’ll be sipping on these perfect cocktails.
An Aperol Spritz is a light and refreshing Italian cocktail with the perfect balance of sweet and bitter (think orange peel and rhubarb).
All you need is a handful of ingredients, and you can throw these together in no time. Here’s how to make them.
Aperol Spritz Recipe
- Chilled Prosecco
- Aperol
- Club Soda or Blood Orange Soda (more on this below)
- Ice
- Sliced orange, for garnish
You can play around with these ingredients to make your perfect Aperol Spritz.
How to make an Aperol Spritz:
Fill a glass with ice. Add prosecco, aperol and soda. Stir gently to combine and garnish with a slice of orange.
My favorite ratio is:
3 parts Prosecco: 2 parts aperol: 2 parts club soda/blood orange soda
For me, this ratio creates the most enjoyable and balanced flavor. On the Aperol website, they suggest going 50:50 Prosecco and Aperol with only a splash of club soda. Obviously, this creates a much stronger drink, and if that’s what you prefer, go for it!
If you are new to drinking Aperol, I will warn you that it can be a bit bitter. If you don’t love the bitterness, I suggest swapping the club soda for blood orange soda. It adds sweetness and the orange flavor pairs beautifully with the Aperol. This substitute is not traditional, but it is so darn good, no one will care! Note: I found Italian blood orange soda at Trader Joe’s.
What’s to love about an Aperol Spritz:
- The color! You can’t beat that beautiful orange color.
- Ice! I love cocktails that are served with lots of ice.
- They’re not too sweet. That touch of bitterness makes it feel like I’m actually drinking an adult beverage, not a soda.
- Bubbles! Between the prosecco and the club soda, this is a perfectly carbonated cocktail.
Now, I’m off to lounge by the pool and daydream that I’m sipping my Aperol Spritz on the picturesque Amalfi Coast. A girl can dream, right?
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Aperol Spritz
Ingredients
- 3 parts Prosecco or sparkling wine, chilled
- 2 parts Aperol
- 2 parts Club Soda or Blood Orange Soda
- Orange slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice. Add prosecco, aperol and soda. Stir gently to combine and garnish with a slice of orange.
Juli says
These are absolutely delicious! Super refreshing!
Amanda says
Love the idea of using a blood orange soda!
Toni says
This is such a perfect drink for the weekend!
Lora says
A Spritz is our favorite whenever we are in Italy. So easy to make at home and lovely all summer long!
Sara Welch says
Always love a good cocktail with a kick! Looking forward to winding down with this after dinner tonight!
Sandra says
I love it! Such a refreshing drink!
Larita says
I made this with the Italian blood orange soda that you recommended and I love it so much more than with regular seltzer water.
Celebrating Sweets says
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
john says
can you use fanta instead of blood orange soda? or is this equal to insulting the Pope?
Celebrating Sweets says
Haha! I’m sure Italians would roll their eyes at either (since it’s not traditional), but I say make it with what you have and what you enjoy. Go for it! 🙂
Millie Brinkley says
These were so delicious, that I had to write about them and mention your brilliance! Thank you for improving upon something that I liked already and am now obsessed with!!
Allison says
I’m glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for stopping by!