Aperol Spritz Recipes

A bittersweet orange, lively Prosecco, and a refreshing splash of soda defines the Aperol Spritz.

Classic Aperol Spritz

  • Profile: Bubbly, Fruity, Delicate

  • Ingredients:

    • 2 oz White Peach Purée, chilled

    • 4 oz Chilled Prosecco

  • Instructions:

    1. Pour the chilled white peach purée into the bottom of a Champagne flute.

    2. Slowly and gently pour the Prosecco over the purée. It will fizz up.

    3. Stir very gently with a long spoon to combine.

Profile: Bubbly, Fruity, Delicate

Aperol Spritz

Son of Groucho from Scotland, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Beach Heat Spritz

Profile: Bubbly, Spicy, Sweet

 

Ingredients:

3 – (oz) Prosecco

1.5 – (oz) Aperol

0.5 – (oz) Blanco Tequila

1 – (oz) Soda Water

Garnish: Jalapeño slice and a lime wheel

 

Instructions: Build in an ice-filled glass. Add Prosecco, Aperol, Tequila, and top with soda. Garnish.

Frozen Aperol Spritz

Ingredients:

2 – (oz) Aperol

3 – (oz) Prosecco (pre-frozen into ice cubes)

1 cup Frozen Peaches or Mangoes

Splash of orange juice

 

Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately in a chilled glass.

London Spritz

Profile: Bubbly, Botanical, Crisp

 

Ingredients:

3 – (oz) Prosecco

1.5 – (oz) Aperol

0.75 – (oz) Dry Gin

Splash of Soda Water

Garnish: A long cucumber ribbon

 

Instructions: Build over ice. Add Prosecco, Aperol, Gin, and top with a splash of soda

Mediterranean Spritz

Profile: Bubbly, Savory, Briny

Ingredients:

3 – (oz) Spanish Cava

2 – (oz) Aperol

1 – (oz) Soda Water

Garnish: A quality green olive and a rosemary sprig

 

Instructions: Build in a glass over ice. The savory olive and aromatic rosemary completely change the drinking experience.

Orchard Spritz

Profile: Bubbly, Fruity, Crisp

 

Ingredients:

3 – (oz) Dry Hard Cider

2 – (oz) Aperol

1 – (oz) Ginger Ale (instead of soda)

Garnish: A thin apple slice

 

Instructions: Build over ice. The ginger ale adds a touch of sweet spice that complements the apple.

Paloma Spritz

Profile: Bubbly, Tart, Refreshing

 

Ingredients:

3 – (oz) Prosecco

2 – (oz) Aperol

2 – (oz) Grapefruit Soda (like Jarritos or Ting)

Garnish: A fresh grapefruit wedge

 

Instructions: Build over ice in a salt-rimmed glass (optional). Add Prosecco, Aperol, and top with grapefruit soda.

Red Spritz

Profile: Bubbly, Fruity, Unexpected

 

Ingredients:

3 – (oz) Chilled Lambrusco

2 – (oz) Aperol

1 – (oz) Soda Water

Garnish: A few fresh cherries

 

Instructions: Build in an ice-filled glass. The Lambrusco’s deep color makes this a visual standout.

The Deep End

Profile: Bubbly, Rich, Complex

 

Ingredients:

3 – (oz) Prosecco

1.5 – (oz) Aperol

0.5 – (oz) Cynar

1 – (oz) Soda Water

Garnish: An orange peel twist

 

Instructions: Build over a large ice cube in a rocks glass for a more spirit-forward feel.

Tuscan Garden

Profile: Bubbly, Herbaceous, Aromatic

 

Ingredients:

3 – (oz) Prosecco

2 – (oz) Aperol

1 – (oz) Tonic Water

4 or 5 – Fresh Basil Leaves

Garnish: A fresh basil sprig

 

Instructions: Gently muddle basil leaves in the bottom of a wine glass. Add ice, Prosecco, and Aperol. Top with tonic water and stir gently.