Aperol Recipe
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Ingredients
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Aperol Spritz (single serving)
Optional variations & bar tools
Method
Aperol Spritz (single serving)
- 1
Chill glass and prepare ice
If desired, chill a large wine glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes. Fill the glass with ice (a handful or one large cube) to keep the drink cold and reduce dilution.
- 2
Add Aperol
Pour 3 oz Aperol over the ice. Measure with a jigger for consistency.
- 3
Add Prosecco
Slowly add 2 oz chilled Prosecco. Pour gently down the side or over a bar spoon to retain bubbles.
- 4
Top with soda
Add 1 oz soda water to top and lighten the cocktail. Adjust slightly to preference — more soda for a milder drink.
- 5
Stir gently
Using a bar spoon, stir gently 4–6 times to combine ingredients without flattening the sparkling wine.
- 6
Garnish and serve
Garnish with one fresh orange slice (or an orange twist). Serve immediately while cold and effervescent.
Optional variations & notes
- 7
For a slightly stronger spritz, increase Aperol to 3.5 oz and reduce Prosecco to 1.5 oz. For a lighter, more bitter-forward version, substitute one ounce of Prosecco with extra soda.
- 8
Use a large single ice cube to slow dilution. If making a pitcher, scale ingredients to maintain the 3:2:1 ratio (Aperol:Prosecco:Soda) and add ice and orange slices just before serving.
