However, this classic cocktail does contain alcohol. I can prepare it for my customers who do not drink alcohol!!! I have been making my Aperol Spritz since the start of spring this year almost every week in the UK. Your receipt is spot-on. Been to Italy before and never had one. If you’re interested, I can relay my perfect Spritz ratios. Went to Cinque Terra. Tasty! To avoid a heavy red bottom and a non-mixed drink (without having to stir) the proper way, as Campari tries to educate people on, is ice followed by a pillow of Prosecco, a blanket of Aperol (equal parts) and a splash of club soda. FILL A WHITE WINE GLASS WITH ICE. I’m excited you are an Aperol spritz lover too! Other Dry Sparkling White Wines: Cava and dry (Brut) Champagne or Champagne-style sparkling wines. Here are some simple options that pair well: Please let me know how you like Aperol spritz cocktails in the comments! On a hot Summer weekend with friends, you can see empty bottles of our sparkling white wine lined up. A quick question. Garnished with a half moon slice of orange. Have you ever had a Jungle Bird? We’ll usual stick with drier sparkling wines, otherwise it can quickly become too sweet. This was dangerously too easy to make. Everyone knew a Spritz and all the “locals” were drinking them. First time I had one was in Santorini last October and I loved it. Aperol was developed in Italy and first hit the market in 1919, but didn’t get popular until after the end of World War II. Cookie and Kate is a registered trademark of Cookie and Kate LLC. I had one with brunch in San Franciso a few years ago, and I too found it delightful! Add ice to a wine glass until it is nearly full. I did not use to like it when traveling to Italy just until last Autumn I had it in Sicily and loved it! Sorry! Or a drink in a pie. Only Aperol will do here. Aperol Spritz is the perfect Italian aperitif. Thanks for sharing, Tina. Sorry, Kate, I do not agree with you about Aperol. The Aperol Spritz is part of a Northern Italian pre-dinner tradition (or after work happy-hour) called the Aperitivo Hour. Will need to file it away for my postpartum days. Transport yourself to Italy with a refreshingly light cocktail. Simple Aperol Spritz Recipe (3-2-1) We can’t stop drinking this aperol spritz. If you made the recipe, please choose a star rating, too. I am also a huge fan of the Aperol spritz; I tried to like Campari but find it a bit too bitter for my tastes. Aperol Spritz Ingredients. I’m going to a girls card night in the neighborhood and taking the ingredients and your recipe so we can all enjoy a bit it Italia! I travel to Switzerland for work pretty often, and these bright orange drinks can be found on every table on warm summer evenings :) My family and I spent several weeks in Switzerland (linked to my work) two summers in a row, and my husband got hooked on them, too. I had just seen your post and then today while at Costco, they had so kindly placed Prosecco right next to the Aperol. Very refreshing and looks great too! Learn how to make a classic Aperol spritz! I loved the slight bitterness with the refreshing orange taste. And honestly, I think you deserve a drink. I love these at brunch or in the evening when I want a little something classy but with less alcohol than bourbon, Hi, Kate! I’ve been making this everyday. Aperol is an Italian orange liqueur. I’ve been following for years and have easily made two dozen or more of your recipes (and everything always turns out fantastic!). Serve your Aperol spritzes with Italian or general Mediterranean-flavored appetizers. We enjoyed these in Uruguay watching the sun set from Casapueblo near Punta del Este. Use one too sweet, and you have carbonated cough syrup. COMBINE PROSECCO DOC FOLLOWED BY APEROL IN EQUAL PARTS. I am making it today for the 4th of July and putting in a few blueberries and raspberries. Prosecco, Aperol ( or another “higher-end “Amaro- see notes) club soda; a few slices of orange; ice . {"cookieName":"wBounce","isAggressive":false,"isSitewide":true,"hesitation":"30","openAnimation":false,"exitAnimation":false,"timer":"","sensitivity":"","cookieExpire":"30","cookieDomain":"","autoFire":"","isAnalyticsEnabled":true}, Entire Internet Agrees Aperol Spritz Is, in Fact, Good, Torn Olives with Almonds, Celery & Parmesan, Goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, or burrata with crusty bread (perhaps with olive oil and/or good jam), Fresh fruit, such as grapes, oranges and strawberries. Aperol spritz cocktails are unbelievably easy to make. Or go crazy and make it with a nice dry sparkling Rosé. Apéritifs are designed to be served before a meal to stimulate the appetite. I had for the first time in Italy last September. ADD A DASH OF SODA. You’re in for a real treat if you haven’t had one. Highly recommend that option, too. Add more or less Prosecco to your preferred alcohol level, If you can, it is best to have everything chilled ahead of time. Your blog is so hard to read. You’re welcome! These drinks are wonderful. :). I just had my first Aperol spritz this past Saturday!! Cheers I love a nice Aperol Spritz! It’s my new favorite! Thank you!!! If you like it less bitter, use less aperol. Prosecco can be over sweet. My new Favorite cocktail. It took me a bit to get to the Liquor store. Recommended equipment: I really love the stemless wine glasses (affiliate link) shown in these photos. I saw the NYT article and I agree with you — the Aperol spritz is, well, delightful. My wife LOVES The Spritz, we’ve actually taken to adding a splash of Orange or pineapple juice and call it a Caribbean Spritz. Ingredients in an Aperol Spritz? Email me when Kate or another C+K reader replies directly to my comment. I love it. I was introduced to it two years ago when our family went to Italy. (I just discover your blog and I love it!!!!). Instructions. Order a Spritz and it usually came with potato chips and peanuts–surprising since both seem so unItalian. We can’t get enough of Aperol Spritz th, Refreshing Kiwi margaritas to get through this cra, Three styles across the Noguchi river. Top your drink off with a splash of club soda and add a slice of orange. I had it just once and thought it was good and refreshing! I tried one, then two, then three! Huge fan of aperol spritzes! I sense that anyone who says that Aperol Spritz is not a good drink has never had one. I loved it. I used Valencia oranges which were delightful. Just one thing. I vote that we all make some this weekend and decide for ourselves. For some fizzy dilution. The aperol spritz is commonly served as an apéritif. If you like Campari, Aperol … I enjoyed more than one of them Ciao. You’re right – it’s easy to make, crisp and refreshing. Prosecco was added to the drink much later and has become a crucial player in the success and popularity of the drink today by making it even more effervescent and easy to drink while retaining the bright and lively color. Aperol’s bitter notes can take some getting used to, so you can reduce the bitterness by using less Aperol and more Prosecco. That sounds like an amazing trip! I’m glad you loved it, Mary. I’ve had this drink throughout Europe and each one in different countries has been superb. Had it every single day we were there and sure enough had it again early this year in Venice. My hubby and I discovered the Aperol Spritz on our trip to Rome this spring. The Aperol Spritz, a refreshing combination of Italian aperitivo Aperol, prosecco and club soda, a drink so popular the recipe is printed on the back of every bottle. It took away a little of the bitterness -so delicious. But, frizzante could work too. All rights reserved. An infusion of ingredients including oranges, herbs and roots which make a perfectly balanced combination. Going home after work to make one! You will definitely enjoy it even more as you are perched somewhere facing the Mediterranean or Adriatic Sea or in a piazza watching the people go by… enjoy your holiday . HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT APEROL SPRITZ. Keep in mind that Aperol is on the bitter side. So I grabbed one of each while thinking of the oranges on our tree. Looking for more refreshing cocktails? I recommend choosing a dry (brut) Prosecco so you drink doesn’t turn out too syrupy or sweet. I’m going to pair it with your puttanesca sauce tonight! Thank you for sharing. If you’re not familiar with an Aperol Spritz, it’s essentially equal parts prosecco and Aperol (a bitter orange-ish liqueur) … Ha ha – that article is hilarious! I agree that they are great. You can easily adjust these ratios to your personal liking, but this is a great starting point for the easy to remember ratio: 3-2-1. For the filling, whisk the eggs, sugar and flour in a medium bowl to combine. I like spritzers, but prefer a good sangria, you have a good recipe for that as well. Kat year got your book and love it It’s perfect for Summer. I folllow you since 2016, love your gluten free healthy receipes and cocktails. Can’t wait to try to recreate these at home. I’m glad you think so. Peter. They’re typically lightly alcoholic and more dry than sweet. However, you can play around with the ratio until your Aperol spritz tastes exactly the way you like it. But I want to point out something important, especially if you have a more “refined” palate. Lots of ice is a must and if you are careful you can “sunrise” your Aperol to make it even prettier! I cook fresh, vegetarian recipes. GARNISH WITH AN ORANGE SLICE. Aperol spritzes are ultra refreshing, not-too-sweet bubbly cocktails. It’s so good! All Rights Reserved. It takes forever to get to your recipe and there’s ten thousand ads. I’m looking forward to it. We loved them. Love this post and recipe! Hi Kate, Ingredients. Our general recommendation is to have fun, pop open a bottle that is pleasant to drink, but not so expensive that its merits get lost in a cocktail. A classic Italian Aperol spritz recipe contains just three ingredients: three parts prosecco, two parts Aperol and one part sparkling water — all served over ice. Figs Wrapped in Pancetta with Candied Walnuts, Fresh Pears and Gorgonzola. Then I’d floo find another place for my evening meal. Aperol spritzes are best made one by one, so the recipe is written to yield one cocktail and you can make more as necessary. As you suggest, I played with the proportions and and like more prosecco and club soda to dilute the sweetness.The slightly bitter flavor is nice before dinner. We only ask for your name and e-mail so we can verify you are human and if requested notify you of a reply. Aperol is a bright orange apéritif. 1.5 oz Banks 5 Rum.5 oz Aperol.75 oz watermelon juice.5 oz simple syrup.5 oz lemon juice. I had no idea what it was and had to look it up. I really appreciate it. I’m glad you agree, too! Thanks. This has become my favorite summer drink. Thank you for your review. A proper Aperol spritz tastes like summertime in Italy and looks like a golden orange sunset. Make it less boozy: Use more club soda, and less Aperol and Prosecco. Thanks Kate! So, that’s why I am serving it as a Thanksgiving cocktail! Love the Aperol spritz with your recipe. Aperol is the perfect aperitif. (ps: I also adore an Aperol Sour – try one). Accessibility Policy ⋄ Comment Policy ⋄ Nutrition Disclaimer ⋄ Photo/Recipe Policy ⋄ Privacy Policy, Subscribe to our newsletter! Took a Mediterranean cruise last month and the Aperol Spritz was one of the featured cocktails at Happy Hour. Both articles are written with the assumption that you have tried an Aperol spritz, but what if you haven’t? ... Look for Aperol … To do this, we store the data as outlined in our privacy policy. Enjoy your trip and lots of this cocktail! And it doesn’t hurt to have a pretty garnish for your Instagram picture. Method: Add 75ml Prosecco followed by 75ml Aperol to a large, ice-filled wine glass. Hello! The recipe is secret, as is the case with many specialty liqueurs, but the brand’s website does say it’s “an infusion of ingredients including oranges, herbs, and roots.” (Don’t give it all away now!) On arriving home, I went looking for Aperol and found it! You wrong my friend, before Prosecco and then Aperol. My wife and I just got back from Italy, Kate. And watch videos demonstrating recipe prep and cooking techniques. I love your blog!!!! Always free • Unsubscribe anytime, The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. This is also a well balanced ratio that isn’t too sweet, overly alcoholic, nor overly bitter. There’s a spell error in Prosecco section. Our free email newsletter delivers new recipes and special Cookie + Kate updates! These cocktails require four basic ingredients, plus ice. Just got back from my first trip to Italy this week, and this drink was EVERYWHERE! I just subscribed because I love your recipes! The History of the Aperol Spritz Drink - Aperol Spritz Recipe It tastes amazing. My dog, Cookie, catches the crumbs. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Here’s the. I’m glad to see some love for what I find to be a delightful summer cocktail. No just Dry or extra dry Prosecco no absolutely Spumante. They are pretty, though. Thanks for sharing this recipe! Cheers! These bubbly Italian cocktails are refreshing and so easy to make. I was just in Italy in Sept of this year (2019) and saw someone drinking one at am outside table of a restaurant. Don’t waste the expensive bubbly on a cocktail, but use something that is as least good enough that you’d enjoy drinking it on its own. It was so hot and the spritz was so refreshing. A squeeze of orange zest into the drink adds that bit of a (subtle)kick too. High on my list of things to do was to go to an aperitivo–similar to an American happy hour and have my daily Spritz or Negroni (Campari, gin and vermouth). If you have a question, please skim the comments section—you might find an immediate answer there. So that is how I like it, 50% Prosecco and 50% aperol. Whole wheat zucchini muffins for team breakfast th, Lexi put in a 4 day work week and she’s exhauste, Chocolate triple berry slab pie is for anyone who, Hey hey! Can’t believe how many years I wasted not knowing this fabulous concoction. On a hot Summer weekend with friends, you can see empty bottles of our sparkling white wine lined up. This weekend I’m having friends over and introducing them to a Spritz. You’re welcome! Try Pellegrino and a crisp Chardonnay instead. I loved the salty/sweet contrast! (You will not be subscribed to our email newsletter.). I had never even heard of this before this weekend, so it was funny to see you post a recipe for it right after I discovered it. More about Cookie and Kate », Follow us! Add a slice or two of fresh orange. Aperol is much more approachable and this cocktail recipe is great. Aperol. I’ll gladly sip one on our front porch now, overlooking our overgrown front yard, and later, with a view of the Italian Riviera. Each of my 7 days in Florence, I did my walking around in the morning, go back to the hotel in early afternoon and rest, go back out and explore some more… then stop about 5 pm for an Asperol Spritz and watch the people go by. I hope this can remind you of it all summer long. Your comments make my day. I love an Aperol Spritz but never knew how to properly make them. Thanks! This was when Aperol was first used in a spritz, though it was still not quite the drink we now know. The drink’s distinctive flavor and bright coral hue comes from Aperol, a pleasantly bitter, low … I haven’t made your recipe, but when I was in Crete with friends who live there we experimented with different amounts of the three liquids and I haven’t come to a conclusion yet since they didn’t have Campari in their liquor cabinet–just Aperol. Happy anniversary! They are my everyday wine drinking glass, and I almost never break them. Make your first batch using our 3-2-1 ratio, then make your adjustments from there. Made using Prosecco, Aperol and soda water it's the perfect cocktail whatever the weather. Love your posts. But, admit it – summer’s over and so is Aperol season.. This is a great classic starter ratio that you won’t ever forget. This tasty aperitif has Italian origins. You can skip this if you don’t have it, but an orange slice is the classic garnish for an Aperol spritz. As written, your Aperol spritz is around 11 percent alcohol content by volume (Aperol is 11% ABV and Prosecco is 12%). Aperol is a bright orange apéritif. They all tasted the same, were very refreshing and easy to order. https://www.purewow.com/recipes/frozen-aperol-spritz-cocktail There they make it with no soda. You wrong my friend, before Prosecco and then Aperol . I had these for the first time in Rome last year and fell in love!! Really enjoyed this drink. It’s effervescent bubbles last for so long and doesn’t fizz out too quick for your aperol spritz. If you are making just a few spritz’s at a time, these, or any nice Sparkling Dry White Wine (Prosecco, Cava, Champagne, etc...). Thanks so much for your blog, it has really helped me expand my repertoire of regular meals and has made me a better cook. Thank you! Containing just three ingredients, Aperol liquor, Prosecco sparkling wine, and seltzer water. These are perfect for an early summer evening – refreshing and light. I had my first Aperol Spritz yesterday. Here in AZ we’ve already had 80° weather and I’m thinking about cocktails on the lanai. I had this drink at a restaurant in NYC and they added a little limoncello. We always have a bottle of aperol on hand now! Bake the crust until golden brown, 20-26 minutes. Sounds like a great cocktail to have at Thanksgiving! You already may know about this, but another good Italian drink is a Negroni! My wife and I are celebrating our 2nd anniversary, and she is from Argentina where this is a very popular drink. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We call our recipe: The Aperol Spritz 3-2-1. Thanks for your support and review. We’ve been making them in the summer ever since, and like you say, you can play around with the proportions to suit most tastes. Hi Kate! Pour in an equal amount of Prosecco. Any unflavored sparkling water will work. Dog lover. Design by WORC & Purr. Love this cocktail! We also had them in Prague after that. I am so glad I did. About ⋄ Contact ⋄ Cookbook ⋄ Recipes ⋄ Shop ⋄ Subscribe, Cookie and Kate receives commissions on purchases made through our links to retailers. We were so excited to find Aperol in our local liquor store and can’t wait to have them here at home! It should be your instead of you…, I like a 3, 2, 1 combo…3 ounces Prosecco, 2 ounces Aperol, 1 ounce club soda. Thanks Kate! Thank you for following for so long! Good choices range from 12 to 18 dollars. Remove from the oven. We can’t stop drinking this aperol spritz. Prosecco is an inexpensive Italian sparkling wine similar to Spanish Cava or French Champagne. Best way to get through another Stay-at home weekend :). Two amazing cities! Make it less bitter: Use less Aperol and more Prosecco. Gently stir, add optional garnish & enjoy! I keep cans of sparkling water in my pantry for this purpose. Thank you for the tip on adjusting it to your guest’s tastes. Let me know what you think of these. Salty, creamy/fatty and sweet foods take the edge off bitter flavors. Your email address will not be published. It is bitter but in a good way like grapefruit. I get that you gotta earn an income from tour af revenue but seriously… it’s pretty much unusable on a mobile phone. I’m very much looking forward to it! Pour in the Aperol (I usually eyeball this and pour until I’ve filled about one-third of the glass). Aperol spritz recipes call for only a few ingredients, including its namesake alcohol, Aperol. The color is just gorgeous also. Hi Sarah! It’s so refreshing with the prosecco and soda. And it’s really easy to make. Here are a few of my favorites, and you can view all of my cocktail recipes here. Can’t wait to try this fun, summer, cocktail!