Aperol Spritz or Limoncello Spritz Recipe

Name: J.D. Hoyt's Supper Clubs Aperol Spritz Or Limoncello Spritz Recipe
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 oz Aperol (or Limoncello for Limoncello Spritz); 3 oz Prosecco (chilled); 1 oz Soda water (club soda or sparkling water, chilled); 1 cup Ice (large cubes); 1 slice Orange slice (for Aperol Spritz) or Lemon slice (for Limoncello Spritz); 0 to taste Optional: extra citrus twist or olive; 12 oz Aperol (or Limoncello); 18 oz Prosecco (chilled); 6 oz Soda water (chilled); 6 cup Ice (large cubes); 6 slice Orange slices (for Aperol) or Lemon slices (for Limoncello)

Inspired by J.D. Hoyt's Supper Club

Time5m

Serves1

Aperol or Limoncello, Prosecco, soda water, served in a wine glass over ice with an Orange slice or lemon slice.

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Ingredients

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Spritz Base (per cocktail)

2 oz Aperol (or Limoncello for Limoncello Spritz)

3 oz Prosecco (chilled)

1 oz Soda water (club soda or sparkling water, chilled)

Garnish & Serving

1 cup Ice (large cubes)

1 slice Orange slice (for Aperol Spritz) or Lemon slice (for Limoncello Spritz)

0 to taste Optional: extra citrus twist or olive

Batch (makes 6 cocktails)

12 oz Aperol (or Limoncello)

18 oz Prosecco (chilled)

6 oz Soda water (chilled)

6 cup Ice (large cubes)

6 slice Orange slices (for Aperol) or Lemon slices (for Limoncello)

Method

Single Cocktail

Chill glass

If desired, chill a large wine glass in the fridge for 10–15 minutes beforehand or fill briefly with ice water then discard.

Fill with ice

Fill the wine glass roughly three-quarters full with large ice cubes (about 1 cup). Large cubes melt slower and keep the drink balanced.

Add aperitif

Pour 2 oz Aperol into the glass for an Aperol Spritz. For a Limoncello Spritz, substitute 2 oz chilled Limoncello instead.

Add Prosecco

Slowly pour 3 oz chilled Prosecco into the glass at a slight angle to preserve bubbles and minimize foam.

Top with soda

Float or gently add 1 oz chilled soda water on top to add lift and lengthen the drink. Adjust up to 1.5 oz if you prefer a lighter spritz.

Garnish and serve

Garnish with one fresh orange slice for the Aperol Spritz or one lemon slice for the Limoncello Spritz. Optionally, add a citrus twist or a cocktail pick. Serve immediately with a short straw or stirring stick.

Batch Preparation (makes ~6 cocktails)

Chill ingredients: Make sure Prosecco and soda water are well chilled before batching. Keep Aperol or Limoncello chilled or refrigerated.

Combine base: In a pitcher or large bottle, combine 12 oz Aperol (or Limoncello), 18 oz chilled Prosecco, and 6 oz chilled soda water. Stir gently to combine, avoiding vigorous stirring to preserve bubbles.

Prepare glasses: Fill six large wine glasses with large ice cubes (about 1 cup each).

Pour and garnish: Divide the batched spritz among the glasses (about 5–6 oz per glass depending on ice). Garnish each with an orange slice for Aperol or a lemon slice for Limoncello.

Serve: Serve immediately so the Prosecco remains effervescent. Keep remaining batched spritz chilled and consume within a few hours for best fizz.