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Aperol spritz sitting on a wood cutting board with a bottle of Aperol in the background.

Aperol Spritz Recipe

Melissa
This Aperol Spritz cocktail is a classic Italian summer cocktail that's refreshing and easy to make, perfect for sipping on a hot day. It can also be scaled up to make a pitcher for a crowd, making it ideal for entertaining.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Aperitif, Drinks and Cocktails, Spritz Cocktails
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1 cocktail (or see notes for 1 pitcher)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces Aperol
  • 3 ounces Prosecco (dry or brut style)
  • 1 ounce Soda water (seltzer or club soda)
  • Orange slice for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Add the aperol to a large wine glass filled with ice. 
  • Top with prosecco and soda water. 
  • Garnish, if desired. 

Notes

For a pitcher (makes 8 Aperol Spritz cocktails):
  • 2 cups aperol
  • 1 bottle prosecco (750 ml bottle, dry or brut style)
  • 1 cup soda water (about ⅔ of a 12 ounce can)
  • Orange slices for garnish, optional
 
  1. Add Aperol, prosecco, and soda water to a pitcher or drink dispenser that can hold at least 55 ounces and gently stir.
  2. Add several orange slices to the pitcher, if desired.
  3. Allow guests to pour into cocktail glasses filled with fresh ice.
 
Tip: Avoid adding ice directly to the pitcher. Instead, keep the pitcher chilled as much as possible either in a fridge or nestle the pitcher in a large bucket of ice. 
 
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 0.1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 76mgSugar: 21gCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.3mg
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