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Aperol Spritz

Published: Aug 17, 2018 · Modified: Jan 14, 2021 by Allison · 27 Comments

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You’ll love sipping on this beautiful and refreshing Italian cocktail. Prosecco, Aperol and my secret ingredient make this the tastiest Aperol Spritz EVER!

Aperol SpritzSummer 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.

A bottle of Aperol.

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.

Aperol Spritz in a wine glass

What’s to love about an Aperol Spritz:

  1. The color! You can’t beat that beautiful orange color.
  2. Ice! I love cocktails that are served with lots of ice.
  3. They’re not too sweet. That touch of bitterness makes it feel like I’m actually drinking an adult beverage, not a soda.
  4. 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

Aperol Spritz

You'll love sipping on this beautiful and refreshing Italian cocktail. Prosecco, Aperol and my secret ingredient make this the tastiest Aperol Spritz EVER! 
5 from 18 votes
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Course: beverage
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 - 2
Calories: 173kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

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. 

Notes

A traditional Aperol Spritz is made with equal parts prosecco and Aperol with a splash of club soda. Feel free to make it this way for a stronger cocktail.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 75mg | Sugar: 1g | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Juli

    July 27, 2019 at 8:59 pm

    5 stars
    These are absolutely delicious! Super refreshing!

    Reply
  2. Amanda

    January 18, 2020 at 9:21 am

    Love the idea of using a blood orange soda!

    Reply
  3. Toni

    January 18, 2020 at 3:04 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a perfect drink for the weekend!

    Reply
  4. Lora

    January 19, 2020 at 4:33 am

    5 stars
    A Spritz is our favorite whenever we are in Italy. So easy to make at home and lovely all summer long!

    Reply
  5. Sara Welch

    January 20, 2020 at 10:17 am

    5 stars
    Always love a good cocktail with a kick! Looking forward to winding down with this after dinner tonight!

    Reply
  6. Sandra

    January 22, 2020 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    I love it! Such a refreshing drink!

    Reply
  7. Larita

    June 20, 2020 at 9:26 am

    5 stars
    I made this with the Italian blood orange soda that you recommended and I love it so much more than with regular seltzer water.

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      June 23, 2020 at 10:21 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

      Reply
  8. john

    June 28, 2020 at 12:50 pm

    can you use fanta instead of blood orange soda? or is this equal to insulting the Pope?

    Reply
    • Celebrating Sweets

      July 02, 2020 at 11:55 am

      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! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Millie Brinkley

    August 16, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    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!!

    Reply
    • Allison

      August 17, 2020 at 9:32 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  10. Syeda Rashid

    December 08, 2020 at 11:05 am

    Hello, is there a way to tell me how much of these ingredients I’ll need for a 120 people wedding? Can I make this ahead in batches?

    Reply
    • Allison

      December 09, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      You’d have to play around with it. You’ll need to increase everything substantially.

      Reply
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