Aperol Spritz Recipe: The Traditional Italian Cocktail

If you’re looking for a delicious drink for a summer’s day, you have to make this easy Aperol Spritz.

There’s a reason the Aperol Spritz has become one of the most loved summer cocktails around the world. With its vibrant recognisable colour, refreshing bubbles, and bittersweet citrus flavour, this classic Italian cocktail feels like sunshine in a glass.

If you’re sitting in the garden on a warm day, serving drinks for happy hour, or pairing it with light bites and a caprese salad, this refreshing cocktail always feels effortlessly elegant.

Originally created in northern Italy, the classic Aperol Spritz combines simple ingredients to create this delicious cocktail. If this is your first Aperol Spritz, you’re in for a treat.

If you love summer cocktails, try our Hugo Spritz or Limoncello Spritz recipes too!

Why You’ll Love This Aperol Spritz Recipe

• Made with just a few simple ingredients
• The perfect pre-dinner drink for warm evenings
• Refreshing and light without being overly sweet
• Easy to make for one or a crowd
• Feels fancy with minimal effort
• One of the easiest cocktail recipes to master

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this refreshing Aperol Spritz recipe:

• 75 ml of prosecco
• 50 ml of Aperol
• 25 ml soda or part soda water
• Ice cubes
• Orange slice, for garnish

How to Make an Aperol Spritz

1. Fill a large wine glass or cocktail glass with plenty of ice cubes. Using lots of ice keeps the drink crisp and refreshing on a hot summer day.
2. Pour in the Aperol.
3. Pour in prosecco slowly to keep the bubbles fresh and fizzy.
4. Add club soda or soda water for the perfect refreshing finish.
5. Add an orange slice and serve immediately in fancy glassware for the ultimate summer drink experience.

Tips for the Best Aperol Spritz

• Use chilled ingredients for the most refreshing drink
• Always serve in a wine glass with plenty of ice
• Choose a good-quality dry prosecco
• Add the prosecco before the soda water to keep the bubbles lively
• Fresh orange slices make all the difference

What to Serve With an Aperol Spritz

This refreshing cocktail pairs beautifully with:

• Caprese salad
• Light bites and antipasti
• Bruschetta
• Olives and cheeses
• Crispy focaccia
• Summer picnic boards