How to Make an Aperol Spritz

If you're looking for a light aperitif to serve before a meal, make a classic Aperol spritz. To make this quick cocktail, pour a little Aperol and prosecco over ice. Top it with club soda and garnish with an orange wedge. You can also make a large batch of the spritzes in a pitcher or try a hibiscus and rum variation. For a tropical take on an Aperol spritz, include passion fruit and lime juice and swap sparkling rosé for the prosecco.

EditIngredients

EditAperol Spritz Cocktail^[1]

• 2 ounces (59 ml) of Aperol
• 3 ounces (88 ml) of prosecco, chilled
• 1 ounce (30 ml) of club soda
• 1 orange wedge for serving
• Ice

Makes 1 cocktail

EditPitcher of Aperol Spritz^[2]

• of prosecco, chilled
• of Aperol
• of seltzer water, chilled
• 4 orange wedges for serving
• Ice

Makes 4 cocktails

EditTropical Rosé Aperol Spritzer^[3]

• 2 ounces (59 ml) of Aperol
• 1 ounce (30 ml) of passion fruit juice, chilled
• 1/2 ounce (15 ml) of lime juice, chilled
• 1 ounce (30 ml) of sparkling water, chilled
• 3 ounces (88 ml) of sparkling Rosé, chilled
• 1 orange or lemon wedge for serving
• Ice

Makes 1 cocktail

EditPitcher of Hibiscus and Aperol Spritzer^[4]

• of ginger syrup
• of hibiscus tea
• of white rum
• 6 ounces (177 ml) of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 ounces (88 ml) of Aperol
• 1 25-ounce (750 ml) bottle of dry sparkling wine, chilled
• Fresh berries for garnish
• Ice

Makes 8 to 12 servings

EditSteps

EditAperol Spritz Cocktail

1. Fill a wine glass with ice. Get out a wine glass that holds at least 8 to 10 ounces (236 to 295 ml) of fluid. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
   
   
2. Pour the prosecco, Aperol, and club soda into the glass. Pour 3 ounces (88 ml) of chilled prosecco into the ice-filled wine glass. Immediately pour 2 ounces (59 ml) of Aperol and 1 ounce (30 ml) of club soda over it.
   
   
3. Stir and garnish the cocktail with an orange wedge. Use a bar spoon to stir the cocktail until it's combined. Then place 1 orange wedge directly into the cocktail just before serving.
   
   
   • If you prefer, hang the orange wedge on the rim of the wine glass.

EditPitcher of Aperol Spritz

1. Pour the prosecco, Aperol, and seltzer water into a pitcher. Get out a large serving pitcher and pour of chilled prosecco, of Aperol, and of chilled seltzer water into it.
   
   
2. Stir the ingredients. Use a large spoon to stir the ingredients in the pitcher until they're combined and uniform in color. Avoid stirring too vigorously or the prosecco and seltzer water will lose their fizz faster.
   
   
3. Fill 4 serving glasses with ice and pour in the cocktail. Fill 4 wine glasses or large tumblers with ice just before you're ready to serve. Divide the cocktail in the pitcher between the glasses and then garnish them with orange wedges.
   
   
   • Avoid mixing the pitcher of cocktails in advance because the prosecco and seltzer water will lose their fizz.

EditTropical Rosé Aperol Spritzer

1. Fill a large glass with ice. Get out a large wine glass or tumbler and fill it completely full with ice.
   
   
2. Pour the ingredients in layers. To give the spritzer a distinctive look, pour the following chilled ingredients in order and avoid stirring the drink:
   
   
   • 2 ounces (59 ml) of Aperol
   • 1 ounce (30 ml) of passion fruit juice
   • 1/2 ounce (15 ml) of lime juice
   • 1 ounce (30 ml) of sparkling water
   • 3 ounces (88 ml) of sparkling Rosé
3. Garnish the cocktail with an orange or lemon wedge before you serve it. Drop the slice into the cocktail or hang the wedge on the rim of the cocktail glass.
   
   
   • If you'd like to add a tropical garnish, consider adding a pineapple wedge or fresh pineapple leaves.

EditPitcher of Hibiscus and Aperol Spritzer

1. Put the syrup, tea, rum, lemon juice, and Aperol into a pitcher. Get out a large serving pitcher and pour in of ginger syrup, of hibiscus tea, of white rum, 6 ounces (177 ml) of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 3 ounces (88 ml) of Aperol.
   
   • The hibiscus tea and Aperol will give the cocktails a bright red hue.
2. Stir and chill the mixture for up to 1 day. Use a long spoon to stir the liquids until they're combined. If they're cold and you're getting ready to serve the cocktails, you can continue making them. If the liquid needs to chill or you want to make it in advance, refrigerate the mixture for up to 1 day.
   
   
3. Pour in the sparkling wine and stir it gently. Open a chilled 25-ounce (750 ml) bottle of dry sparkling wine and pour it into the pitcher with the Aperol mixture. Avoid stirring too vigorously or the wine will lose its fizz.
   
   
4. Fill serving glasses with ice and pour the cocktail into them. Fill as many wine glasses or tumblers as you like with ice. Then pour the Aperol spritz cocktail into them and garnish the drinks with fresh berries.
   
   
   • Consider garnishing with raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries.

EditThings You'll Need

EditAperol Spritz Cocktail

• Wine glass
• Bar spoon
• Measuring cup

EditPitcher of Aperol Spritz

• Measuring cup
• Wine glasses or tumblers
• Large spoon
• Serving pitcher

EditTropical Rosé Aperol Spritzer

• Measuring cup
• Wine glass or tumbler

EditPitcher of Hibiscus and Aperol Spritzer

• Measuring cup
• Serving pitcher
• Large spoon
• Wine glasses

EditReferences

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