Aperol Spritz
The Aperol Spritz is a medium aperitivo spritz, sweet and fruity on the palate. Built and served in a wine glass.
- 2 min
- Wine glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 35 out of 100
- Sweet
- 77 out of 100
- Fruity
- 73 out of 100
- Bitter
- 64 out of 100
- Boozy
- 27 out of 100
How to make an Aperol Spritz
To make an Aperol Spritz, build over ice in a wine glass: 3⅓ oz Aperol, 5 oz prosecco and soda water.
You'll need
- Aperol3⅓ oz
- Prosecco5 oz
- Soda Watertop up
Instructions
- 1
Fill a wine glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in Aperol.
- 3
Top with prosecco and soda water.
- 4
Give it one gentle stir.
Why build it in the glass? Nothing here needs shaking, and pouring straight in keeps the prosecco and soda water fizzy.
Aperol Spritz questions
What does an Aperol Spritz taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and fruity. It's a medium drink at about 8% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an Aperol Spritz?
About 8% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between an Aperol Spritz and a Spritz?
Both use prosecco and soda water. The Aperol Spritz adds Aperol, while the Spritz uses Campari. Both are built in the glass, but the Aperol Spritz goes in a wine glass and the Spritz in a rocks glass.
What can I use instead of aperol?
Campari (more bitter, less sweet) will work.
How do I make a pitcher of Aperol Spritzes?
For 6 drinks, mix 20⅓ oz Aperol in a jug and chill it. Top each glass with prosecco and soda water as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve an Aperol Spritz in?
A wine glass.