Aperol Spritz Recipe

Prepare glass

Fill a large wine glass generously with ice until nearly full. Using plenty of ice keeps the drink cold and preserves the effervescence of the Prosecco.

Build drink

Pour the chilled Prosecco into the glass first (3 oz). This helps preserve bubbles and prevents the drink from becoming flat when mixing.

Add Aperol

Slowly pour in the chilled Aperol (2 oz) over the back of a spoon or gently down the side of the glass to layer slightly and retain effervescence.

Top with soda

Add the chilled soda water (1 oz) to the glass. Stir once gently with a bar spoon (1–2 slow turns) to combine without knocking out all the carbonation.

Garnish & serve

Garnish with one fresh orange wheel placed on the rim or floated in the glass. Serve immediately with a straw or stirrer if desired.