Aperol Spritz – the Original Italian Cocktail Recipe
This classic Aperol spritz recipe is a classic Italian cocktail often enjoyed as a pre-dinner drink in Northern Italy. Its popularity has spread and is now a refreshing drink enjoyed by all.

Italian Aperol Spritz Recipe Ingredients
This easy cocktail recipe only requires three simple ingredients that you can easily get at your local liquor store. To make the official Aperol spritz recipe you will need:
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 2 oz Aperol
- 1 oz club soda or soda water
This is easy to remember if you think of it as 3-2-1. Thats 3 parts dry prosecco sparkling wine, 2 parts Aperol, and 1 part soda water. A splash of soda water will do.

What is Aperol?
Aperol is an aperitivo created in 1919, and the Aperol spritz is a thirst-quenching cocktail that was created in the 1950s. The Aperol spritz is a vibrant orange bubbly drink with a bittersweet flavor. The simple combination of Aperol paired with the sweetness of the prosecco and splash of club soda makes the perfect Aperol spritz cocktail.

How to Make the Best Aperol Spritz
First, fill a large wine glass with ice cubes and a slice of orange.

Then use a cocktail jigger to measure the Aperol.

Pour the Aperol directly into the wine glass.

Next, measure and add the Prosecco sparkling white wine to the glass.

Lastly, top this classic cocktail with club soda.

Make sure to stir the cocktail before drinking to fully mix the ingredients, otherwise, all you will taste at first is the club soda.
Italian Happy Hour Simple Recipe
This is the original recipe and traditional method for making this bubbly cocktail. It tends to have a perfect balance of flavors. You are welcome to adjust the ratio of Aperol to your personal taste.

In Italian tradition, this refreshing cocktail is meant to be enjoyed in the late afternoon as a time to wind down with friends. It is also a popular cocktail to enjoy in the summer months due to its light refreshing flavor profile.

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Aperol Spritz - the Original Italian Cocktail Recipe
This classic Aperol spritz recipe is a classic Italian cocktail often enjoyed as a pre-dinner drink in Northern Italy.
Ingredients
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 2 oz Aperol
- 1 oz club soda or soda water
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a large wine glass filled with ice and a fresh orange slice.
- Enjoy.
Notes
Though this cocktail is visually appealing with slight layers from light to dark, for best results and best flavor we recommend stirring the cocktail before drinking to fully mix the flavors.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 210Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 37mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 0gSugar: 21gProtein: 0g
All Nutritional Information is approximate and will vary