Aperol Spritz Recipe
APEROL, Campo Viejo Cava BRUT
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Ingredients
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Glass & Garnish
Liquids
Method
Prepare Glass
Chill
Select a large wine glass or rocks glass. Fill the glass generously with ice cubes to chill and create room for the sparkling wine and Aperol.
If you prefer a colder drink, briefly rinse the glass with cold water before adding ice, then discard the water and add fresh ice.
Build the Cocktail
Add Aperol
Pour 3 tablespoons of Aperol over the ice. This forms the bitter-sweet base of the spritz.
Top with Soda
Add 1 tablespoon of soda water to lengthen the drink and add effervescence. Stir gently once or twice with a bar spoon to combine—do not over-stir to avoid flattening the bubbles.
Finish & Serve
Garnish the rim or float an orange slice in the drink. Serve immediately while cold and bubbly.
Optional: Adjust proportions to taste — a classic ratio is roughly 3 parts Prosecco/Cava : 2 parts Aperol : 1 part soda. For a slightly less bitter spritz, increase sparkling wine by 1 tablespoon.