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Classic Aperol Spritz Cocktail Recipe

November 25, 2018 by Sara Maniez Leave a Comment

The Aperol Spritz is making a comeback for a reason! This Italian classic cocktail consists of Aperol, Prosecco, orange and lime slices, and club soda. Perfect for dinner parties or happy hour, the vibrant color and flavors add to the joy of any occasion!

The Aperol Spritz is making a comeback for a reason! This Italian classic cocktail consists of Aperol, Prosecco, orange and lime slices, and club soda. Perfect for dinner parties or happy hour, the vibrant color and flavors add to the joy of any occasion!

A newer classic cocktail makes its comeback!

Imagine yourself sitting outside on a hot sunny day, in a quintessential Italian café sipping the most refreshing cocktail you have ever experienced. Well, you don’t have to imagine anymore because you can make this Aperol Spritz to experience that taste at home!

While I can’t transport you to an Italian café, you can enjoy this classic, not-too-sweet and slightly bitter, cocktail in the comfort of your own home. This Aperol Spritz is no fuss, easy, and classy. Impress your friends and family with a different cocktail this holiday season! It’s fresh and has all the bubble and citrus zest you need.

Who wouldn’t want to sip on this pretty, bright red-orange, festive, yet not over-the-top cocktail?

The Aperol Spritz is making a comeback for a reason! This Italian classic cocktail consists of Aperol, Prosecco, orange and lime slices, and club soda. Perfect for dinner parties or happy hour, the vibrant color and flavors add to the joy of any occasion!

What you’ll need to make your Aperol Spritz:

  • 4 1/2 oz Prosecco (Brut)
  • 2 1/2 oz Aperol
  • 2 lime slices
  • 2 orange slices
  • 1 oz (splash) club soda

The Aperol Spritz is making a comeback for a reason! This Italian classic cocktail consists of Aperol, Prosecco, orange and lime slices, and club soda. Perfect for dinner parties or happy hour, the vibrant color and flavors add to the joy of any occasion!

Helpful Kitchen Tools for Aperol Spritz:

  • chef’s knife
  • cutting board
  • a wine or other type of cocktail glass
  • wet measure
  • ice cube tray
  • optional: straw, stir

The Aperol Spritz is making a comeback for a reason! This Italian classic cocktail consists of Aperol, Prosecco, orange and lime slices, and club soda. Perfect for dinner parties or happy hour, the vibrant color and flavors add to the joy of any occasion!

The importance of using the right glass:

You can use a wine glass (as I did in the photos) since the cocktail does use a sparkling wine, but a Tom Collins or Old Fashioned glass is fine too.

The Aperol Spritz is making a comeback for a reason! This Italian classic cocktail consists of Aperol, Prosecco, orange and lime slices, and club soda. Perfect for dinner parties or happy hour, the vibrant color and flavors add to the joy of any occasion!

The classic Aperol Spritz cocktail recipe only requires one orange or one lime slice, but why not have both?

The Aperol Spritz is making a comeback for a reason! This Italian classic cocktail consists of Aperol, Prosecco, orange and lime slices, and club soda. Perfect for dinner parties or happy hour, the vibrant color and flavors add to the joy of any occasion!

How would you customize this Spritz for happy hour?

I can imagine serving it with festive and colorful straws even though it’s not traditional to serve it with any adornments. Since it has that bright orange-red color at the bottom of the glass and the citrus slices, it doesn’t really need anything else!

The Aperol Spritz is making a comeback for a reason! This Italian classic cocktail consists of Aperol, Prosecco, orange and lime slices, and club soda. Perfect for dinner parties or happy hour, the vibrant color and flavors add to the joy of any occasion!

If you make this Aperol Spritz recipe, please let me know in the comments below!

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Classic Aperol Spritz

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 1 wine glass

Serving Size: 1

Classic Aperol Spritz

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 oz Prosecco (Brut)
  • 2 1/2 oz Aperol
  • 2 lime slices
  • 2 orange slices
  • 1 oz (splash) club soda

Instructions

  1. Construct the cocktail by building over a full, chilled wine glass of ice.
  2. Add the first lime and orange slices to the side of the glass.
  3. Add the Prosecco, then Aperol, and finish with a splash of club soda.
  4. Garnish with remaining lime and orange slices.
  5. Enjoy!

Notes

Home Chef Tip: 1) Chill your wine glass for 5-10 minutes so that the glass is extra cold for the cocktail. 2) You can use a wine glass (as I did in the photos) since the cocktail does use a sparkling wine, but a Tom Collins or Old Fashioned glass is fine too.

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The Aperol Spritz is making a comeback for a reason! This Italian classic cocktail consists of Aperol, Prosecco, orange and lime slices, and club soda. Perfect for dinner parties or happy hour, the vibrant color and flavors add to the joy of any occasion!

We hope you love this Classic Aperol Spritz from SoFabFood Home Chef, Sara from Life’s Little Sweets. If you enjoyed this refreshing happy hour drink, be sure to find more like it in our Cocktails Section. For daily recipe inspiration, subscribe to our newsletter, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Pinterest. Enjoy!

Disclosure: The cocktail option within this recipe is intended for our readers 21+ only. Please drink responsibly!

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Sara Maniez

Sara is an architectural designer turned work-at-home mom. She lives in NJ with her husband, toddler daughter, and two dogs. She loves design, being creative, and spending time with family and friends. She enjoys and shares baking, vegan, traditional, and family recipes as well as DIY, lifestyle, organization, and design ideas.

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