Aperol Spritz (Two Ways)
Learn How to Make An Aperol Spritz Two Ways: Classic and Strawberry! These Italian aperitifs have a delightful balance between sweet and bitter to make them the ultimate fizzy, fun, and refreshing summer cocktails.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 98kcal
Ingredients
Strawberry Aperol Spritz
- 1 bottle Prosecco or dry champagne
- 8 oz Aperol Aperitivo
- 8 basil leaves
- 6 strawberries 4 smashed and 2 sliced
- ice
Classic Aperol Spritz
- 1 bottle Prosecco or dry champagne
- 8 oz Aperol Aperitivo
- 1 can soda plain with no flavor
- 4 slices orange
- ice
Instructions
Strawberry Aperol Spritz
- In 4 glasses, add 1 strawberry and 2 basil leaves in each glass, using the back of a wooden spoon, gently mash together.
- Add ice in each glass. Pour 2 oz Aperol in each glass.
- Top each glass with Prosecco, sliced strawberries and a straw. Enjoy on a hot summer day.
Classic Aperol Spritz
- Add ice in each glass. Pour 2 oz Aperol in each glass.
- Top each glass with Prosecco, splash with soda water. Add a slice of orange and enjoy on a hot summer day.
Notes
- Keep everything cold. Chill the Prosecco and Aperol before mixing so the ice melts more slowly and the spritz stays crisp.
- Use plenty of ice. Fill each glass generously to keep the cocktail cold without quickly diluting it.
- Follow the 3-to-2 ratio. Three parts Prosecco to two parts Aperol gives the spritz a balanced bittersweet flavor.
- Choose a dry Prosecco. A dry sparkling wine keeps the Aperol Spritz refreshing instead of overly sweet.
- Muddle gently. Lightly press the strawberries and basil just enough to release their juices and aroma without bruising the basil too much.
- Add bubbles last. Pour in the Prosecco and soda water just before serving to preserve as much carbonation as possible.
- Adjust the bitterness. Use a little less Aperol and more Prosecco if you prefer a softer, less bitter drink.
- Make it sweeter. Swap plain soda water for blood orange soda when you want extra sweetness and citrus flavor.
- Prep the strawberry version ahead. Combine the muddled strawberries, basil, and Aperol in a pitcher and refrigerate, then add ice and Prosecco when serving.
- Serve right away. Once the Prosecco and soda water are added, enjoy the spritz promptly while it's cold and fizzy.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg