In the mood for Aperol spritz? Pick up your prosecco, Aperol, soda and ice, then it’s 3… 2…1… go!
Aperol spritz has recently risen up the ranks to become one of the world’s most popular cocktails with its vibrant good looks, easy drinkability and refreshing all-round deliciousness. It’s also one of the best cocktails to whip up at home when friends come around. Luckily anyone can make Aperol spritz like an expert – you just need to remember the right ratio of ingredients. It’s easy – just count down from 3. You’ll need to put in 3 parts of prosecco first. Then all you have to do is add 2 parts of Aperol and finish up with 1 part soda. After that, grab your garnish – a wedge of fresh orange is essential, but you can add a fragrant and fun twist (and win extra Instagram points) with a sprig of rosemary.
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Bright-coloured and gently sparkling with just the right amount of bitterness, an Aperol spritz is your taste of an Italian holiday. Made from the famous red-toned aperitivo, the Aperol spritz became a hit on bar menus around the globe by meeting the demand for low-ABV cocktails. It makes a refreshing change from those big-hitters on cocktail lists like zesty margaritas, minty mojitos, smoky old fashioneds and caffeine-laced espresso martinis, plus it can satisfy our sometimes puzzling craving for bitter flavours. Aperol Aperitivo, crafted with botanicals including gentian, rhubarb and cinchona, is a lower-alcohol bittersweet liqueur with a herbal finish that mellows out to perfection when mixed with prosecco and soda.
If mixing yourself a spritz instantly carries you away to the Venetian coast, you’ll want a few extra bottles of Postcards from Italy Prosecco DOC so you can keep the holiday mood going. From the Veneto region, it’s an authentic choice for aperitivo hour, and its citrus and floral flavours are also a great match for seafood platters.
