Italian Aperitif Spritz (Printable)

A refreshing Italian aperitif with Prosecco and Aperol.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Spritz

01 - 3 oz Prosecco
02 - 2 oz Aperol (or substitute Campari for a more bitter version)
03 - 1 oz soda water
04 - Ice cubes

→ Garnish

05 - 1 orange slice
06 - 1 green olive (optional, Venetian style)

# Directions:

01 - Fill a large wine glass generously with ice cubes.
02 - Pour in the Prosecco, followed by the Aperol, then top with soda water.
03 - Stir gently to combine—do not over-mix to maintain the carbonation.
04 - Garnish with an orange slice and, if desired, a green olive on a cocktail pick. Serve immediately while cold and sparkling.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It is incredibly low effort but tastes like something you would order at a high end bar.
  • The balance of bitter and sweet makes it the perfect companion for almost any snack.
02 -
  • Never shake this cocktail because it will flatten the sparkling wine and ruin the texture.
  • The ratio of three to two to one is the golden standard for a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
03 -
  • Store your Aperol and Prosecco in the fridge so they are already cold when you start mixing.
  • A bar spoon helps stir gently without agitating the bubbles too much.

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