There is something about the orangey glow of an Aperol Spritz, Italy’s famous warm-weather sipper, that brings happiness. Originating in Italy in 1919 from the Barbieri brothers, Aperol can be the perfect added touch to just about any cocktail, but the Aperol Spritz is its most famous offspring.
Not only is this spirit chic, like everything Italian, but also it is the trending aperitif of the season. Chilling out on a lazy sunny afternoon with an Aperol Spritz in hand will soon become a ritual. And when sharing your newfound joy with friends, the spirit of the Aperol Spritz “sparks nothing but good times, one orange sip at a time.”
Preparation Time: 5 min
Fill a wine glass with ice
Combine Prosecco (or other sparkling white wine) followed by Aperol in equal parts
Add a dash of soda (which keeps the Aperol from settling to the bottom of the glass)
Garnish with an orange slice
Written by Kristin Bowen
Recipe by Gruppo Compari, makers of Aperol