This delicious Aperol Spritz Recipe is made with Aperol, Prosecco, and club soda for the easiest, most refreshing three-ingredient cocktail. Its beautiful orange color makes it perfect for easy-drinking summer cocktail parties and afternoon pool parties.
Summer is finally here, and with it come so many great cocktail recipes. Hubby and I love to put on a good show for our family and friends. If you like a great summer cocktail, try a salty dog, a pineapple margarita, and a peach daiquiri.
What is an Aperol Spritz?
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Originating in Italy, Aperol is a bittersweet, bright orange Italian liqueur with an amazing, complex flavor. Its key ingredients include oranges, rhubarb, roots, and herbs. It is commonly served as a spritz. A spritz is a wine-based cocktail made with prosecco, a bitter liqueur (like Aperol), and a splash of soda water. It is usually served in a big bowl wine glass with plenty of ice and orange slices for a garnish.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
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- Prosecco: It is an Italian sparkling wine. Use a dry or brut variety to ensure the cocktail is not too sweet. I like Kirkland’s prosecco, although it is slightly sweeter than brut.
- Aperol: It is a little more difficult to find than your average specialty liqueur. My local grocery stores do not carry it, but several local liquor stores do. It might be best to call ahead and ensure they have it in stock.
- Club soda: You can use any unflavored sparkling water for a little fizz.
- Garnish: It is traditionally garnished with an orange slice. Try blood oranges and a little rosemary sprig.
How to make an Aperol Spritz
It is an easy drink to mix. Just think 3-2-1. 3 parts prosecco, 2 parts Aperol, and 1 part club soda or sparkling water, all mixed in a big bowl, a wine glass, and garnished with thin orange slices. I usually just mix them on the fly, but there are written amounts to follow in the recipe below.
Serving Suggestions
Aperol spritz is commonly served as an aperitif, before the meal to prepare the palate and stimulate the appetite. I like to serve something a little on the lighter side, like bruschetta or antipasto salad. Or think fresh mozzarella with homemade crostini.
More Cocktail Recipes
Classic Aperol Spritz Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 ounces prosecco
- 3 ounces Aperol
- 1½ ounce club soda
- ice cubes
- thin orange slices
Instructions
- Fill a large wine glass with ice.
- Add prosecco, Aperol, and club soda.
- Garnish with orange slices.
Notes
- These are the proportions for a traditional Aperol Spritz. Feel free to adjust to taste.
Nutrition
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LisaLisa
Oh, this was a great summer drink to share with my guests during our party. I loved how easy it was to make and much our guests loved them.
Catherine
This brought me right back to my summer trip to Italy! I followed your instructions exactly and it turned out perfectly balanced—not too bitter, not too sweet!
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it, Catherine.
Jocelyn
I had my first aperol spritz while dining out with my husband at a hotel restaurant last summer and it was really good. I will try your recipe next!
Angela
This Aperol Spritz recipe was so refreshing! The perfect drink for summer, I can’t wait to make it again…YUM!!!
Barbie R
You make this Aperol Spritz look so refreshing and elegant, perfect for summer get-togethers! I love prosecco, so this is a cocktail for me.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Barbie! Enjoy!
Jerry Godinho
I love how this Aperol Spritz recipe keeps it simple with just three core ingredients—Aperol, Prosecco, and club soda—while still delivering a bright, refreshing summer sip. The 3‑2‑1 ratio makes it easy to remember and perfect for mixing on the fly at a gathering. I also appreciate the suggestion to swap in blood orange or add a rosemary sprig for a fun twist on presentation. Overall, this feels like the perfect no‑fuss, elegant cocktail to serve at a casual get‑together by the pool.
Sonia
There’s something so timeless and feel-good about an Aperol Spritz, and you explained it in such a chill, no-fuss way. Loved the reminder that simple ingredients can feel super fancy with the right glass and garnish.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sonia! Enjoy!
Stephanie
This is so perfect for sipping by the pool this summer! Refreshing and light with just the right flavor.
MayPal
Oooh, I once judged a mocktail competition and I thought mocktails is such creative way of making drinks ver exciting without alcohol. I’m not sure yet where to get prosecco and aperol, but I’ll go find them!
Beth Pierce
There are suggestions in the post. Prosecco is alcohol.