Aperol Spritz
A sparkling, bittersweet Italian classic with a fresh orange finish and the perfect 3-2-1 balance.
Ingredients
- Aperol60 ml
- Prosecco, dry and crisp90 ml
- Soda water30 ml
- Orange, for garnish (optional)1 slice
Method
- Fill a large balloon glass generously with ice.
- Pour in the Prosecco first, to preserve its bubbles.
- Add the Aperol and stir very briefly.
- Top with soda water for the final light fizz.
- Garnish with a fresh orange slice and serve at once.
About this drink
The Aperol Spritz comes from Veneto in northern Italy, where the bittersweet aperitif became a fixture of daily aperitivo culture. The classic 3-2-1 ratio — Prosecco, Aperol, soda water — creates the balance of sweetness, bitterness and fizz that makes it so refreshing. Today it is the very symbol of an Italian summer, wherever in the world it is poured.
Questions and answers
What is the right ratio for an Aperol Spritz?
The classic ratio is 3-2-1: three parts Prosecco, two parts Aperol and one part soda water, poured in that order over plenty of ice. Break the ratio and the drink becomes either too sweet or too thin on bubbles.
Can you substitute Aperol in a spritz?
Campari makes a more bitter, less sweet spritz, while Select or Cappelletti sit closer to Aperol’s orange-sweet profile. All three work at the same 3-2-1 ratio; you simply decide how bitter you want the afternoon to be.
