Ingredients
- 60 ml Aperol
- 90 ml Prosecco
- 30 ml Soda water
- Garnish Orange slice
Preparation
- Build in a wine glass over ice.
- Add Aperol.
- Add prosecco.
- Add soda water.
- Stir gently.
Origin Story
The Aperol Spritz originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the 1950s when Aperol was combined with Prosecco and soda water. It has since become a popular aperitif, especially in the summer months.
Similar cocktails
Seen in
- Under the Tuscan Sun 2003
Diane Lane's character embraces Italian life, with Aperol Spritzes as part of the aperitivo culture.
- To Rome with Love 2012
The Italian aperitivo tradition, including Spritzes, features in Woody Allen's Roman comedy.
- The Tourist 2010
The Venetian spritz is omnipresent in the film's Venice canal-side café scenes.