Aperol Spritz Recipe

1. Chill glass

If possible, chill the wine glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill briefly with ice water, then discard. A cold glass keeps the drink crisp longer.

2. Add ice

Fill the chilled glass about three-quarters full with fresh cubed ice (approximately 1 cup).

3. Pour Aperol

Measure and pour 2 oz (60 ml) Aperol over the ice.

4. Add Prosecco

Slowly pour 3 oz (90 ml) chilled Prosecco into the glass. Pour gently down the side or over the back of a bar spoon to reduce effervescence loss and preserve bubbles.

5. Top with soda

Add 1 oz (30 ml) chilled club soda on top to give a light fizz. Adjust soda to taste if you prefer more or less effervescence.

6. Stir gently

Using a bar spoon, stir the drink once or twice very gently to integrate the ingredients without flattening the Prosecco.

7. Garnish

Finish by placing one blood orange wheel or a frozen blood orange cube in the glass as a garnish. If using a frozen cube, it will keep the drink cold without diluting quickly.

8. Serve

Serve immediately while cold and fizzy. Provide a straw or stirrer if desired.

9. Use a jigger to measure Aperol, Prosecco, and soda for consistent balance. Use a bar spoon for gentle stirring.